What is another word for jacobean?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˌakə͡ʊbˈi͡ən] (IPA)

Jacobean is a term used to describe the English architecture, furniture, and literature of the early 17th century during the reign of King James I. Synonyms for Jacobean include Early Stuart, Stuart, Jamesian, and Caroline. The term Early Stuart refers to the period from 1603 to 1642 when the Stuarts ruled England. Stuart is a term used to describe the entire period of the Stuart dynasty from James I to Queen Anne in the early 18th century. Jamesian is used in reference to the reign of James I, and Caroline is a term used to describe the same era but with a focus on the decorative arts of the time.

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What are the hypernyms for Jacobean?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Jacobean?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
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Usage examples for Jacobean

The cab drew up before the door of The Hostel, a low, half-timbered building upon jacobean lines which closely resembled an old coaching inn.
"The Orchard of Tears"
Sax Rohmer
"See if you can get a taxi, Martin," said Flamby, dropping into a huge jacobean arm-chair over which a purple cloak was draped.
"The Orchard of Tears"
Sax Rohmer
Between the door and the foot of the staircase, in the warm glow of an unseen fire, stood a small heavily-carved oak table, with jacobean legs, like stuffed trunk-hose.
"The Castle Inn"
Stanley John Weyman

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