Synonyms for

Jacobite

Verb / ˈdʒækʌˌbaɪt / Another word for jacobite — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Jacobite refers to a supporter of the deposed James II and his descendants in their claim to the British throne.

Synonyms & similar words

jacobite loyalist supporter adherent follower devotee champion advocate partisan proponent backer ally sympathizer fan disciple acolyte minion votary zealot aficionado enthusiast

Example sentences

  1. The jacobite wore a pin with the king's crest.
  2. My great-grandfather was a jacobite.
  3. The jacobite rebellion was unsuccessful.
  4. She studied the history of the jacobites.
  5. He joined the jacobite society.

Quotes

  • 'I am a jacobite in politics and an Aristotelian in philosophy.' - Samuel Taylor Coleridge
  • 'The jacobite cause is not dead.' - Walter Scott
  • 'The jacobites are coming!' - Anonymous

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