Stuart
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A person who was part of the royal family that ruled Scotland and England
- noun
- /ˈstjuːərt/
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Estuardo
- After the Civil War, the monarchy was restored under the Stuart dynasty.
Examples
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Mary, Queen of Scots, was one of the most famous Stuarts in history.
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The Stuart dynasty played a crucial role in the development of modern Scotland and England.
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The Stuarts faced many political challenges during their reign.
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The Stuart dynasty had a significant impact on British history.
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King Stuart was known for his controversial reign.
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Many significant events in British history are associated with the Stuart royal family.
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The political landscape of the time was heavily influenced by the actions of the Stuarts in power.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Stuart as a noun comes from the same root as steward, meaning 'keeper of the house'. The family began as royal stewards in Scotland and later used the French spelling Stuart, so a Stuart is a member of that royal family.