a princely house of Germany (1692–1815), the head of which succeeded to the British throne as George I in 1714
2.
the royal house of Britain (1714–1901)
Hanover in American English1
(ˈhænoʊvər)
noun
name of the ruling family of England (1714-1901), founded by George I, orig. Elector of Hanover
Hanover in American English2
(ˈhænoʊvər)
1.
former province (1886-1945) of Prussia, in NW Germany: earlier, an electorate (1692-1815) & a kingdom (1815-86): now part of the German state of Lower Saxony
2.
city in NW Germany: capital of Lower Saxony: pop. 525,000