giacobite

Jacobite

adjective jah-koh-BEE-teh Rare

Origin: From 'Jacobus' (James), referring to supporters of James II of England.

Usage Note

Giacobite is a historical and specialized term used in Italian to describe the political movement supporting the Stuart claimants to the British throne after 1688. It functions as both adjective (la causa giacobita) and noun (i giacobiti). It is invariable in the plural.

Examples

"I giacobiti combatterono per ripristinare i Stuart."

Natural Translation

The Jacobites fought to restore the Stuarts.

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