English
Detailed Synonyms for Adrian in English
Adrian:
Adrian [the ~] noun
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the Adrian
– English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997) 1the Edgar Douglas Adrian; the Adrian; the Baron Adrian– English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997) 1 -
the Adrian
– 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) 1the Hadrian; the Publius Aelius Hadrianus; the Adrian– 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) 1