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Adrian

Adrian Meaning & Definition
Adrian Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Adrian?

[n] Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
[n] English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st Baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Adrian: Baron Adrian | Edgar Douglas Adrian | Hadrian | Publius Aelius Hadrianus

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See Also | Emperor of Rome | physiologist | Roman Emperor

Adrian In Webster's Dictionary

\A"dri*an\, a. [L. Hadrianus.] Pertaining to the Adriatic Sea; as, Adrian billows.

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