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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)play

    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)play

    Synonyms:

    Adrian; Hadrian; Publius Aelius Hadrianus

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting people

    Instance hypernyms:

    Emperor of Rome; Roman Emperor (sovereign of the Roman Empire)

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