Definition

Proper noun: * A historical city in northwestern Turkey: Adrianople is the former name (used particularly in historical contexts) of a major city in European Turkey, now called Edirne. It was originally a Thracian settlement that was rebuilt and renamed by the Roman Emperor Hadrian.

Usage

• Adrianople is used primarily in historical, military, or geographical discussions to refer to the city in the context of events prior to the 20th century.
• Example: "The Battle of Adrianople in 378 AD was a decisive victory for the Goths over the Eastern Roman Empire."

Advanced Usage

• "The Treaty of Adrianople": Refers to the peace treaty of 1829 that ended the Russo-Turkish War.
  • Example: "The Treaty of Adrianople granted Russia access to the mouth of the Danube."

Variants and Related Words

• Edirne (Proper noun): The modern Turkish name for the city of Adrianople.
  • Example: "Edirne is famous for its magnificent Selimiye Mosque."
• Adrianopolitan (Adjective): Of or relating to Adrianople.
  • Example: "Adrianopolitan history is rich with conflict and cultural exchange."

Synonyms

• Edirne: The direct modern synonym and current name for the city.

Noun

1. a city in northwestern Turkey; a Thracian town that was rebuilt and renamed by the Roman Emperor Hadrian