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Hanoverian

American  
[han-oh-veer-ee-uhn] / ˌhæn oʊˈvɪər i ən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the former ruling house of Hanover.


noun

  1. a supporter of the house of Hanover.

Hanoverian British  
/ ˌhænəˈvɪərɪən /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or situated in Hannover

  2. of or relating to the princely house of Hanover or to the monarchs of England or their reigns from 1714 to 1901

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a member or supporter of the house of Hanover

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Hanoverian

First recorded in 1765–75; Hanover + -ian

Example Sentences

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This meant his private life had to reflect his moral authority and that he would need to “leave behind him the spectacular dysfunctional horrors that blighted the lives of his Hanoverian predecessors,” Hadlow said.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2023

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 Sep. 13, 2022

Along with the roasary beads, other items stolen were Hanoverian coronation cups, gold ceremonial batons, silver Apostle spoons, a silver casket and silver mug.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2021

In “The Adventure of the Hanoverian Vampires,” Sherlock Holmes battles the Undead, assisted by a small cat.

From Washington Post Apr. 6, 2021

The prince regent conferred a Hanoverian knighthood upon him in 1816.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various

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