Roundheads
Definition
The Roundheads were the supporters of the Parliament during the English Civil War. They got their name from their typical short, cropped hairstyle which was in contrast to the long hair and wigs worn by royalists.
Analogy
Think of a football match where two teams are playing against each other. The Roundheads would be one team (let's say Team A), who believe in a certain style of play (in this case, supporting parliamentary rule) and have a distinct uniform or look (short hair).
Related terms
English Civil War: This was a series of civil wars fought between supporters of Parliament (Roundheads) and those loyal to Charles I (Cavaliers/Royalists) from 1642 to 1651.
Puritans: These were members of an English Protestant group in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to "purify" the Church of England from its Catholic practices. Many Roundheads were Puritans.
Parliamentarians: These were supporters of Parliament during the English Civil War, another term for Roundheads.
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