Synonyms for adrian

Noun

1. Hadrian, Publius Aelius Hadrianus, Adrian, Roman Emperor, Emperor of Rome

usage: 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)

2. Adrian, Edgar Douglas Adrian, Baron Adrian, physiologist

usage: English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st Baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)