Associations to the word «Adrian»

Wiktionary

ADRIAN, proper noun. A male given name.
ADRIAN, proper noun. A surname​.
ADRIAN, proper noun. A city in Georgia, USA.
ADRIAN, proper noun. A city in Michigan.
ADRIAN, proper noun. A city in Minnesota.
ADRIAN, proper noun. A city in Missouri.
ADRIAN, proper noun. A hamlet in New York.
ADRIAN, proper noun. A city in Oregon.
ADRIAN, proper noun. A city in Texas.
ADRIAN, proper noun. A town in Wisconsin.
ADRIAN, adjective. Relating to the Adriatic Sea.

Dictionary definition

ADRIAN, noun. 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).
ADRIAN, noun. English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997).

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley