Jacobite

1 of 2

noun (1)

Jac·​o·​bite ˈja-kə-ˌbīt 

: a member of any of various Monophysite Eastern churches

especially : a member of the Monophysite Syrian church

Jacobite

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a partisan of James II of England or of the Stuarts after the revolution of 1688

Jacobitical

ˌja-kə-ˈbi-ti-kəl 

adjective

Jacobitism

ˈja-kə-ˌbī-ˌti-zəm 

noun

Examples of Jacobite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Battle of Culloden was fought on April 16, 1746, when a Jacobite force led by Charles Edward Stuart — known as Bonnie Prince Charlie — clashed with troops loyal to King George II. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026

There are lots of clan politics, and with Dougal steeped in the Jacobite uprising of 1715, the rivalry between the brothers grows significantly. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026

Highlands, the Jacobite uprising, and the real Scottish history behind the show. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 9 Mar. 2026

Although originally built as a military post housing garrisons sent to quell the Jacobite uprisings, the beautiful town today has a happier purpose. — Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026

Potter fans tend to flock to the Jacobite Express, but travelers have complained of run-down carriages and dirty windows. — Catherine Bennett, AFAR Media, 27 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Medieval Latin Jacobita, from Jacobus Baradaeus (Jacob Baradai) †578 Syrian monk

Noun (2)

Jacobus (James II)

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1689, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Jacobite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite