Associations to the word «Hadrian»

Wiktionary

HADRIAN, proper noun. (historical) The Roman emperor Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus.
HADRIAN, proper noun. A male given name; a rare variant of Adrian

Dictionary definition

HADRIAN, 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).

Wise words

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Stephen King