Adrian meaning
UK /ˈeɪdrɪən/ US /ˈeɪdriən/ 3 syllables
Adrian (noun): 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 has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
Adrian as a noun
- 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
Type of: Roman Emperor
- English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)
Synonyms: Edgar Douglas Adrian, Baron Adrian
Type of: physiologist
How to pronounce Adrian
Adrian is pronounced /ˈeɪdrɪən/ in British English and /ˈeɪdriən/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
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