HyperDic: hanover

English > 2 senses of the word Hanover:
NOUNlocationHanover, Hannovera port city in northwestern Germany
groupHanover, House of Hanover, Hanoverian linethe English royal house that reigned from 1714 to 1901 (from George I to Victoria)
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English > Hanover: 2 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningA port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League.
SynonymHannover
Instance ofcity, metropolis, urban centerA large and densely populated urban area
portA place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
Member ofHanseatic LeagueA commercial and defensive confederation of free cities in northern Germany and surrounding areas
Part ofGermany, Federal Republic of Germany, Deutschland, FRGA republic in central Europe
SpanishHannover, Hannóver
CatalanHannover, Hanover
English > Hanover: 2 senses > noun 2, group
MeaningThe English royal house that reigned from 1714 to 1901 (from George I to Victoria).
SynonymsHouse of Hanover, Hanoverian line
MembersGeorge, George IElector of Hanover and the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714 to 1727 (1660-1727)
George, George IIKing of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover from 1727 to 1760 (1683-1760)
George, George IIIKing of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820
George, George IVKing of Great Britain and Ireland and Hanover from 1820 to 1830
HanoverianAny of the British rulers who were members of the House of Hanover
HanoverianA member (or supporter) of the house of Hanover
Victoria, Queen Victoriaqueen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901
BroaderdynastyA sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
royalty, royal family, royal line, royal houseroyal persons collectively
SpanishHanover
CatalanHanover
AdjectivesHanoverianof or relating to the former English royal House of Hanover or their supporters

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