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Definition of hanover

hanover

/ˈhæn.oʊ.vər/
Han · o · ver
Adjective:Hanoverian
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hanover Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of the German state of Lower Saxony, situated on the River Leine, known for its commercial fairs and historical architecture.

2

A European royal house of German origin that ruled the British Empire from 1714 to 1901, beginning with King George I and ending with Queen Victoria.

Example

"The House of Hanover presided over Britain during a period of immense industrial and imperial expansion."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled 'Hannover' in German and in some international contexts, while 'Hanover' remains the traditional English spelling.

• Rhymes for hanover

• Nearby Words

hanky
hannover
hanoi
hanover
hapax
haphazard
haphazardly

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle Low German 'hon overe', meaning 'high bank', referring to the original settlement's location on the banks of the Leine River.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hanover. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hanover
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