Julian

¹

[ jool-yuhn ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Julius Caesar.

Julian

²

[ jool-yuhn ]

noun

1. Flavius Claudius Julianusthe Apostate, a.d. 331–363, Roman emperor 361–363.
2. a male given name, form of Julius.

Julian

¹

/ -lɪən; ˈdʒuːljən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Julius Caesar
2. denoting or relating to the Julian calendar

Julian

²

/ ˈdʒuːljən; -lɪən /

noun

1. Julian331363MRomanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler known as Julian the Apostate ; Latin name Flavius Claudius Julianus. 331–363 ad , Roman emperor (361–363), who attempted to revive paganism in the Roman empire while remaining tolerant to Christians and Jews

Julian

/ jo̅o̅l′yən /

1. American physician noted for developing cortisone and also physostigmine, a drug used to treat glaucoma and memory loss.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Julian¹

1585–95; < Latin Jūliānus, equivalent to Jūli(us) Julius + -ānus -an

Example Sentences

Real-estate expert Julian Hitchcock told Grub Street he expects to see more chain restaurants pop up in New York.

From The Daily Beast

In the midst of these efforts, she was raising identical twin sons, Julian—“the reserved one” and Joaquin—“the outgoing one.”

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I was there at one of the first gigs by Julian Casablancas and the Voidz at SXSW, in Cedar Street Courtyard.

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TT: Was Julian Fellowes [show creator, writer, executive producer] angry with you?

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Two of the biggest of those, Julian Assange and Edward Snowden, are currently persona non grata in much of the Western world.

From The Daily Beast

Thynne's edition, 1532); and a printed copy by Julian Notary (Ju.

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Julian introduced them to Mrs Home, and Kennedy kissed affectionately the hand of his future mother.

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Except Julian and Lillyston there is hardly a man I respect, who does not look at me with averted eyes.

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Or,” said Julian, “so affect the senses as to produce the impression that they are present to human eyes.

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I see through it all, Julian Home; you would gladly get rid of me, that Violet may wear a coronet.

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