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HADRIAN
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• HADRIAN (noun)
The noun HADRIAN has 1 sense:
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)
Familiarity information: HADRIAN used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
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)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Adrian; Hadrian; Publius Aelius Hadrianus
Instance hypernyms:
Emperor of Rome; Roman Emperor (sovereign of the Roman Empire)
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