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Meaning of word adrian from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

adrian noun

Meaning : 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

Meaning : 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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