Jacobean
/ˌdʒæk.əˈbiː.ən/noun
Relating to the reign of James I of England, or to the cultural style of that period.
Did you know?The word comes from Latinized forms of Jacobus/Jacobus for James, ultimately from the biblical Hebrew name Yaʿaqov, the same ancient name behind Jacob.
Etymological Timeline
Biblical Hebrew
Heb
Yaʿaqov
“The name Jacob, traditionally associated with the heel-grabber or supplanter”
Greek
Grk
Iakōbos
“A Greek form of the biblical name Jacob/James”
Latin
Lat
Iacobus
“James; Jacob”
Late Latin / Medieval Latin
Lat
Iacobeanus
“Pertaining to James”
17th Century
English
Jacobean
“Relating to King James I or his era”
Modern English
Eng
Jacobean
“Relating to the reign, culture, or style of James I”