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

As ambulances pulled in and out of Domingo Luciani Hospital in eastern Caracas, loved ones anxiously checked long lists of names posted on the wall of quake victims who had been admitted to the facility.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

“They’ve got yellowish, brownish stains—you know, from humidity,” Luciani said, musing about how many dollars now sitting in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

“I think he saw the picture - ‘this is where I belong, this is what I want to do’,” Luciani tells the BBC.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2024

Associate Professor Luciani said the study provides valuable insights into the complexity of killer T cell responses as we age.

From Science Daily • Sep. 25, 2023

When Sebastian Luciani was a young man, Giorgione was paramount there, and no one could have foretold that his life would be of such short duration.

From The Venetian School of Painting by Phillipps, Evelyn March