Hadrian (BBC documentary)
WordNet

noun


(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)
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Etymology


From the Hadrianus, meaning from the Roman harbour Hadria (Adria).

Proper noun



  1. The Roman emperor Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus.
  2. ; a rare variant of Adrian
 
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