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English noun: Adrian

1. Adrian (person) 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)


SynonymsHadrian, Publius Aelius Hadrianus


Instance hypernymEmperor of Rome, Roman Emperor

2. Adrian (person) English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)


SynonymsBaron Adrian, Edgar Douglas Adrian


Instance hypernymphysiologist









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