Lucian

American  

[loo-shuhn] / ˈlu ʃən /

noun

1. a.d. 117–c180, Greek rhetorician and satirist.

2. Lucian of AntiochLucian the Martyr, a.d. c240–312, theologian and Biblical critic, born at Samosata, in Syria.

3. a male given name.

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Lucian British  

/ ˈluːsɪən /

noun

1. 2nd century _ad , Greek writer, noted esp for his satirical Dialogues of the Gods and Dialogues of the Dead

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Example Sentences

Adds Lucian Grainge, chairman and CEO of Interscope’s parent company, Universal Music Group: “John is a winner, and his drive shapes Interscope’s culture. I like winners.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I think about succession in my company,” he says, referring to Interscope Capitol, “and making sure I’m developing executives just like I’m developing artists. As far as UMG, the only thing I think about is making sure that who I work for I want to work for. And I like working for Lucian.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Lucian ain’t going anywhere,” he says with a laugh.

From Los Angeles Times

Lucian Msamati plays Cornelius, a sort of guardian angel for Paige, his sometime neighbor.

From Los Angeles Times

Samantha Williams, from Crumlin near Pontypool, said Lucian was diagnosed with SMA when he was six weeks old after showing symptoms in her womb.

From BBC