Adrian Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Adrian

Meaning 1 : 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 2 : 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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