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:

Nouns denoting people

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