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ADRIAN
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)
Synonyms:
Adrian; Baron Adrian; Edgar Douglas Adrian
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
physiologist (a biologist specializing in physiology)
Sense 2
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)
Synonyms:
Adrian; Hadrian; Publius Aelius Hadrianus
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Instance hypernyms:
Emperor of Rome; Roman Emperor (sovereign of the Roman Empire)
