Hadrian


Definition: Meaning of, Hadrian in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈheɪdrɪən /

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  1. 76-138 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
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  • Hadrian's Wall
    1. a stone wall which the Roman EMPEROR Hadrian ordered to be built across the north of England in 122 AD from the east coast to the west, in order to defend Roman Britain from attack by northern tribes such as the Picts
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