Hanoverian
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
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of, relating to, or situated in Hannover
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of or relating to the princely house of Hanover or to the monarchs of England or their reigns from 1714 to 1901
noun
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Origin of Hanoverian
Example Sentences
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They had 15 children together, and George never took a mistress — the only Hanoverian king not to do so.
From Los Angeles Times
In August, several Hanoverians testified to how this policy debate affected LGBTQ, Black and Jewish community members.
From Washington Post
The death of Caroline, the wife of George II, brought about a musical addition to the royal funeral befitting the Hanoverian queen.
From New York Times
Along with the rosary beads, other items stolen were Hanoverian coronation cups, gold ceremonial batons, silver Apostle spoons, a silver casket and silver mug.
From BBC
Sometimes satirists evoked them in covert critiques of the ruling class; for example, rats featured prominently in criticisms of the Hanoverian dynasty, which took power in England in the early 18th century.
From Salon
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