adrian

Noun

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

• 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)

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  Adrian , Edgar Douglas Adrian , Baron Adrian , Hadrian , Publius Aelius Hadrianus