Adrian

/ˈeɪdriən/
/ˈeɪdriən/
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Definitions of Adrian
  1. noun
    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)
    synonyms: Hadrian, Publius Aelius Hadrianus
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    Emperor of Rome, Roman Emperor
    sovereign of the Roman Empire
  2. noun
    English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)
    synonyms: Baron Adrian, Edgar Douglas Adrian
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    physiologist
    a scientist who studies how living organisms function
Pronunciation
US
/ˈeɪdriən/
UK
/ˈeɪdriən/
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