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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. ADJhanoveriano
B. Nhanoveriano/a m/f
Hanoverian
adjhannover(i)sch; the Hanoverian dynastydas Haus Hannover
nHannoveraner(in) m(f)


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In London, the principles of Classical design promulgated by the 'old masters' were filtered mainly through Palladianism and two dynastic monarchies, the Stuarts and Hanoverians, who oversaw the urban transformation and expansion of medieval London.
The latest reissue, Dido and Pa (1986), features the scrappy and indomitable Dido Twite and her repellant father Abednego, who after several thwarted attempts is still plotting with the Hanoverians to overthrow King Richard and put Bonnie Prince George on the throne.
Initially it was not popular in Scotland, and indeed the first half of the 18th century saw various attempts to overthrow the Hanoverians and restore the Scottish Stuarts to the British throne.
 
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