Adrian

American

[ay-dree-uhn] / ˈeɪ dri ən /

noun

Edgar Douglas, 1889–1977, English physiologist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1932.
(Gilbert), 1903–59, U.S. fashion and costume designer.
Hadrian.
a city in southeastern Michigan.
a first name: from a Latin word meaning “from Hadria,” an ancient city in northern Italy.

Adrian British

/ ˈeɪdrɪən /

noun

Edgar Douglas, Baron Adrian. 1889–1977, English physiologist, noted particularly for his research into the function of neurons: shared with Sherrington the Nobel prize for physiology and medicine 1932

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Presidential spokesman Adrian Ravier said on Tuesday that the law was "suspended" while the government pursued legal action.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

The cash injection has given Warby Parker flexibility to invest more in its brand by offsetting other expenses, Chief Financial Officer Adrian Mitchell said on the company’s August earnings call.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Line judge Jeff Seeman has been suspended for two games and referee Adrian Hill for one fixture following the incidents on Sunday.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Four days later, the world number 979 has just picked up nearly 100 times that by finishing joint fourth behind winner Adrian Meronk at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

I watched Adrian unpack the flyers from the boxes.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya

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