Synonyms for

Hanover

Verb / ˈhænəʊvɜ: / Another word for hanover — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hanover is a city in Germany, and also the name of several towns in the United States.

Synonyms & similar words

hannover houseofhanover hanoverianline hanover Hannover Hanoverian Hannoverian Braunschweig Brunswick Niedersachsen city town metropolis municipality locality district region province territory land country

Common collocations

  • House of Hanover
  • Hanoverian succession
  • Hanoverian dynasty
  • Elector of Hanover
  • Hanover Square
  • New Hanover
  • Lower Hanover

Word family

noun Hanover

Usage note

Hanover is primarily a proper noun, referring to a German state, a city in Germany, and a former ruling British royal house. It does not typically have direct antonyms or synonyms in the common sense.

Example sentences

  1. My friend lives in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
  2. I studied German history in Hanover, Germany.
  3. Hanover is a beautiful city with lots of history.
  4. I'm going to visit my grandparents in Hanover, New Hampshire.
  5. Hanover is known for its annual Christmas market.

Quotes

  • "When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down 'happy.' They told me I didn't understand the assignment, and I told them they didn't understand life." - John Lennon
  • "The Hanoverian kings were not English, they were German." - David Starkey
  • "The town of Hanover is a great place to raise a family." - Unknown

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