Hanoverian

[ han-oh-veer-ee-uhn ]

adjective

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

noun

1. a supporter of the house of Hanover.

Hanoverian

/ 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

noun

1. a member or supporter of the house of Hanover

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hanoverian¹

First recorded in 1765–75; Hanover + -ian

Example Sentences

They had 15 children together, and George never took a mistress — the only Hanoverian king not to do so.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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