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English > 2 senses of the word Adrian:
NOUNperson Adrian, Hadrian, Publius Aelius HadrianusRoman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan
person Adrian, Edgar Douglas Adrian, Baron AdrianEnglish physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons
Adrian > pronunciation
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English > Adrian: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningRoman 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 ofRoman Emperor, Emperor of RomeSovereign of the Roman Empire
English > Adrian: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningEnglish physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997 ).
SynonymsEdgar Douglas Adrian, Baron Adrian
Instance ofphysiologistA biologist specializing in physiology

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