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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

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noun

  1. a member or supporter of the house of Hanover

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Etymology

Origin of Hanoverian

First recorded in 1765–75; Hanover + -ian

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