Jac·o·be·an (j k  -b  n)adj. Of or having to do with the reign of James I of England or his times. n. A prominent figure during this period. [From New Latin Iacobaeus, from Late Latin Iac  bus, Iacobus, James, Jacob; see Jacob.] |
Jacobean [ˌdʒækəˈbɪən]
adj
1. (Historical Terms) History characteristic of or relating to James I (1566-1625) of England or to the period of his rule (1603-25)
2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) of or relating to the style of furniture current at this time, characterized by the use of dark brown carved oak
3. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) denoting, relating to, or having the style of architecture used in England during this period, characterized by a combination of late Gothic and Palladian motifs
n
(Historical Terms) any writer or other person who lived in the reign of James I
[from New Latin jacōbaeus, from Jacōbus James]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  Jacobean - any distinguished personage during the reign of James IEnglishman - a man who is a native or inhabitant of England |
| Adj. | 1. | Jacobean - of or relating to James I or his reign or times; "Jacobean writers" |
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