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ADRIAN
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• ADRIAN (noun)
The noun ADRIAN has 2 senses:
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)
2. English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)
Familiarity information: ADRIAN used as a noun is 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)
Sense 2
Meaning:
English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Adrian; Baron Adrian; Edgar Douglas Adrian
Instance hypernyms:
physiologist (a biologist specializing in physiology)
Context examples
Adrian Martineau, professor at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and an author of the study, says the results carry lessons for developing countries in Africa, Asia-Pacific and other regions which are home to an estimated 20 million malnourished children.
(Vitamin D3 boost helps treat child malnutrition, SciDev.Net)
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