Hannover
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5.1
- proper noun
- /ˈhænəvər/
- After researching different cities, they decided to move to Hannover for its vibrant culture.
- Hannover, Germany
Examples
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The flat area north of Hannover contains large forests, smaller wooded tracts, and broad expanses of brush two meters high.
Academic text (1991) -
He visited his relatives who live in Hannover, a city rich in history.
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Okay, I work for a TV station in Hannover doing the news.
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Can I speak to the commanding officer in Hannover, please?
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A surprise team from last season, Hannover 96, are making a push towards the European places again this season.
Blog text (31) -
No longer the purely counter-attacking side, Hannover plays a swift-moving, ball control style of football.
Blog text (31) -
The visitors conceded four second-half goals last week in a loss to Hannover to end a five-match unbeaten run.
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Szabolcs Huszti started brilliantly for Hannover, but he has cooled significantly since that time.
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The annual festival in Hannover attracts visitors from all over Europe.
Synonyms
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5.3
A city in northwest Germany known for its trade fair and history
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hannover comes from old German parts hoch 'high' and ufer 'bank' because the town began on a high river bank. So the name shows where the city is by the water and helps you remember it as a German city on a river.