JACOBITE Meaning and
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Jacobite is a term used to describe a supporter of the exiled King James II of England (James VII of Scotland) and his descendants from the late 17th to the 18th centuries. The term originated from the name "Jacobus," the Latin form of "James." Jacobites were individuals who refused to acknowledge the Protestant succession of William III and his Protestant successors to the throne after James II was deposed during the Glorious Revolution of 1688. They were staunch advocates of the Stuart dynasty and ardently sought to restore Catholicism and the rule of the Stuarts in Great Britain.
Jacobite ideals and allegiances were particularly strong in Scotland, Ireland, and North England and were rooted in religious and political reasons. Despite numerous attempts and uprisings, the Jacobites ultimately failed to realize their aim to reinstate James II or his descendants on the throne. Nevertheless, even with the collapse of their cause, Jacobitism continued to be a potent political and cultural symbol well into the 19th century.
Today, the term "Jacobite" may also be used in a broader sense to refer to individuals or groups who maintain nostalgic or romanticized ideas about the Stuart period or who express support for the Stuart claim to the throne. It can also denote someone who is devoted to lost causes or rebels against established authorities.
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• Of or belonging to the Jacobites.
• One attached to the cause of King James II., particularly after his flight and abdication, and to his line.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of JACOBITE
The word "Jacobite" derives from the Latin "Iacobus", which means "James". It refers to the followers and supporters of James II of England (also known as James VII of Scotland), who was deposed during the Glorious Revolution in 1688. Specifically, the term originally referred to those who remained loyal to James II and his descendants, seeking to restore the Stuart dynasty to the British throne. The name "Jacobite" thus evolved to designate the political and religious movement associated with the Stuarts and their supporters.
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