To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Han·o·ve·ri·an | \ ˌha-nə-ˈvir-ē-ən 
, -ˈver- \
, -ˈver- \Definition of Hanoverian
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : of, relating to, or supporting the German ducal house of Hanover
2 : of or relating to the British royal house that ruled from 1714 to 1901
Hanoverian
nounDefinition of Hanoverian (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : a member or supporter of the ducal or of the British royal Hanoverian house
2 : any of a breed of horses of German origin bred to excel in equestrian competition (such as dressage and jumping)
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on Hanoverian
What made you want to look up Hanoverian? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
May 2020 Words of the Day Quiz
- Which is a synonym of exiguous?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
Share Hanoverian
Time Traveler for Hanoverian
The first known use of Hanoverian was in 1706
See more words from the same year