HyperDic: hadrian

English > 1 sense of the word Hadrian:
NOUNperson Hadrian, Publius Aelius Hadrianus, AdrianRoman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan
Hadrian > pronunciation
Soundshhae'driyahn; hhey'driyahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > Hadrian: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningRoman 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).
SynonymsPublius Aelius Hadrianus, Adrian
Instance ofRoman Emperor, Emperor of RomeSovereign of the Roman Empire
SpanishAdrian, Adriano

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