Hanover (Noun)
Meaning 1
A port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The city of Hanover is a major port in northwestern Germany and was once a key member of the Hanseatic League.
- Hanover's historic harbor is a popular tourist destination, with many preserved buildings from its time as a Hanseatic port.
- In the 16th century, Hanover's merchants traded extensively with other Hanseatic cities, including Hamburg and Lübeck.
- The city of Hanover played a significant role in the Hanseatic League, which dominated trade in the region for centuries.
- Today, visitors to Hanover can still see remnants of its Hanseatic past, including historic warehouses and shipping routes.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The English royal house that reigned from 1714 to 1901 (from George I to Victoria).
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.