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Definition of hanover
hanover
/ˈhæn.oʊ.vər/
Han · o · ver
Adjective:Hanoverian
hanover Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• 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."
Synonyms
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Often spelled 'Hannover' in German and in some international contexts, while 'Hanover' remains the traditional English spelling.
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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
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hanover. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hanover