Hanoverian (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of the British rulers who were members of the House of Hanover.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A member (or supporter) of the house of Hanover.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Hanoverian king's popularity was waning among his subjects due to his lack of attention to domestic affairs.
- As a staunch Hanoverian, she refused to acknowledge the legitimacy of the Jacobite claim to the throne.
- The Hanoverian dynasty ruled England for over a century, producing several notable monarchs.
- Despite being a Hanoverian, he was sympathetic to the plight of the Scottish Highlanders who had risen up against the crown.
- The historian's latest book explores the complex relationships between the Hanoverian monarchs and their European counterparts.