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Jacobean
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Jac·o·be·an  (jk-bn)
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 Iacbus, 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
Noun1.JacobeanJacobean - any distinguished personage during the reign of James I
Englishman - 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"
Translations
Jacobean [ˌdʒækəˈbiːən] ADJde la época de Jacobo I(de Inglaterra)
Jacobean [ˌdʒækəˈbiːən] adjjacobéen(ne)
Jacobean
adjaus der Zeit Jakobs I.
Jacobean [ˌdʒækəˈbiːən] adj (Brit) → dell'epoca di Giacomo I
Jacobean [ˌdʒækəˈbiːən] adj (Brit) → dell'epoca di Giacomo I


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