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Hanoverian

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Han·o·ve·ri·an  (hn-vîr-n)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of the royal family of Hanover.
2. Of, belonging to, or characteristic of the kingdom or province of Hanover.
Hanoverian [ˌhænəˈvɪərɪən]
adj
1. (Placename) of, relating to, or situated in Hannover
2. (Historical Terms) of or relating to the princely house of Hanover or to the monarchs of England or their reigns from 1714 to 1901
n
(Historical Terms) a member or supporter of the house of Hanover
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Hanoverian - any of the British rulers who were members of the House of Hanover
Hanoverian line, House of Hanover, Hanover - the English royal house that reigned from 1714 to 1901 (from George I to Victoria)
ruler, swayer - a person who rules or commands; "swayer of the universe"
2.Hanoverian - a member (or supporter) of the house of Hanover
Hanoverian line, House of Hanover, Hanover - the English royal house that reigned from 1714 to 1901 (from George I to Victoria)
English person - a native or inhabitant of England
Adj.1.Hanoverian - of or relating to the former English royal House of Hanover or their supporters
Translations
Hanoverian [ˌhænəʊˈvɪərɪən]
A. ADJ → hanoveriano
B. N → hanoveriano/a m/f
Hanoverian
adj → hannover(i)sch; the Hanoverian dynasty → das Haus Hannover
n → Hannoveraner(in) m(f)


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The last change, from three to seven years, is well known to have been introduced pretty early in the present century, under on alarm for the Hanoverian succession.
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He was a Hanoverian, and his accent was then, I believe, the standard, though the Berlinese is now the accepted pronunciation.
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" answered Western; "and I pity your town learning; I had rather be anything than a courtier, and a Presbyterian, and a Hanoverian too, as some people, I believe, are.
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