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 Adrian Adrian /ˈeɪdriən/

noun

  1. English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)  ( Adrian , Baron Adrian , Edgar Douglas Adrian )
    English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)
  2. 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)  ( Adrian , Hadrian , Publius Aelius Hadrianus )
    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)