Hadrian

American  

[hey-dree-uhn] / ˈheɪ dri ən /

noun

1. Publius Aelius Hadrianus, a.d. 76–138, Roman emperor 117–138.

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Hadrian British  

/ ˈheɪdrɪən /

noun

1. Latin name Publius Aelius Hadrianus. 76–138 _ad , Roman emperor (117–138); adopted son and successor of Trajan. He travelled throughout the Roman Empire, strengthening its frontiers and encouraging learning and architecture, and in Rome he reorganized the army and codified Roman law

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Example Sentences

Scientists studying ancient sewer drains at the Roman fort of Vindolanda, located near Hadrian's Wall, have uncovered evidence that the people living there were infected with three different intestinal parasites: roundworm, whipworm, and Giardia duodenalis.

From Science Daily

The charity, which along with the Northumberland National Park Authority looks after the site by Hadrian's Wall, has added a protective cage of wire mesh netting to the fenced-off stump to protect it.

From BBC

One section of the exhibition consists of portrait busts of emperors such as Trajan and Hadrian grouped with their nearest and dearest—wives and designated followers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The exact age of the tree on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland has been a matter of debate, with the date of its planting put in the late 1800s.

From BBC

From Hadrian's Wall campsite which overlooks Haltwhistle, owner Steve Miller also describes his "vivid" memory of the moment he heard news of the felling.

From BBC