Julian

/ˈdʒuliɪn/
/ˈdʒuliən/
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Definitions of Julian
  1. adjective
    of or relating to or characteristic of Julius Caesar
    “the Julian calendar”
  2. noun
    Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
    synonyms: Flavius Claudius Julianus, Julian the Apostate
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    Emperor of Rome, Roman Emperor
    sovereign of the Roman Empire
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/ˈdʒuliɪn/
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/ˈdʒuliən/
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