jacobitism

/dʒeɪkəˈbɪtɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The advocacy of the Stuart claim to the British throne, especially during the 18th century.

“The Jacobite rebellion was a failed uprising in support of the exiled Stuart claim to the throne.”

2. noun

A person who supports the Stuart claim to the throne, especially during the 18th century.

“The Jacobite sympathizer was caught by British authorities and charged with treason.”

Synonyms

  • highlandism
  • stuartism

Antonyms

  • willingness_to_accept_the_hanoverian_monarchy