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What is another word for jacobites?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈakəbˌa͡ɪts] (IPA)

Jacobites were the supporters of James II of England and his descendants who were ousted from the throne during the Glorious Revolution in 1688. While the term "Jacobite" is the most commonly used one, there are several other synonyms that can be used interchangeably. The most popular ones include Jacobin, Tory, loyalist, royalist, Stuart, and Popish Plotter. These terms were used to refer to supporters of James II of England who were keen on restoring the Stuart dynasty to the throne. Although the Jacobite uprising failed several times, the memory of their fight has lived on in history and literature.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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    ii, adherents of the Pretender, followers of James VII, supporters of the House of Stuart.

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