Adrian
pronunciation
How to pronounce Adrian in British English:
UK ['eidriən]
How to pronounce Adrian in American English:
US
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- 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)
- English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st Baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)
Word Origin
- Adrian
- masc. proper name, from Latin Adrianus/Hadrianus, literally "of the Adriatic" (see Adriatic).
Example
- 1. Adrian murdoch believes it was a decisive moment in the development of the west .
- 2. A court in bucharesthanded adrian nastase , romania 's prime minister from 2000 to 2004 , a two-year prison sentence for corruption .
- 3. Sir adrian wants conditions relaxed for builders who rent their properties instead of selling them .
- 4. As adrian buzo notes in the guerilla dynasty : politics and leadership in north korea the history of north korea has been decisively shaped by kim 's time in russia .
- 5. When vincent gray ran for mayor of washington , dc , in 2010 , he was seen as an honest alternative to adrian fenty , the incumbent , who was accused of cronyism .