Julian

[ jool-yuhn ]

/ ˈdʒul yən /

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adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of Julius Caesar.

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Origin of Julian

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

Words nearby Julian

juku, Jul., julep, Jules, Julia, Julian, Juliana, Julian Alps, Julian calendar, Julian Day, Julian of Norwich

Other definitions for Julian (2 of 2)

Julian²

[ jool-yuhn ]

/ ˈdʒul yən /

noun

Flavius Claudius Julianus; "the Apostate", a.d. 331–363, Roman emperor 361–363.

a male given name, form of Julius.

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How to use Julian in a sentence

I was charmed by the kindness of the gold-rush town Julian, California, where I cowboy camped in an empty field downtown as a thick mist draped over my wife, Tina, and me.
You Don’t Need to Watch Hiking Videos to Hike|Grayson Haver Currin|June 15, 2021|Outside Online
One of them was author Aldous Huxley’s brother Julian, an adventurous biologist whose three-month, Unesco-funded trip through Central and East Africa had just been chronicled in a series of newspaper articles published in the London Observer.
‘Beloved Beasts’ Is a Riveting History of Conservation|Erica Berry|March 12, 2021|Outside Online
The elder Reese, her two sisters and Angel’s father all played college ball, and her son, Julian, is a member of the Maryland men’s basketball 2021 signing class.
Maryland’s high-scoring offense adds another weapon with the return of Angel Reese|Kareem Copeland|March 10, 2021|Washington Post
Think east of Palomar Mountain, west of Borrego Springs and north of Julian.
Politics Report: The Not Inaccurate Story|Andrew Keatts and Scott Lewis|December 5, 2020|Voice of San Diego

Federal and state data maps show rural areas like Fallbrook, Rainbow and Julian have extremely limited access to broadband internet.
Rural Districts Still Lack Devices, Internet Access as School Year Draws Near|Kayla Jimenez|August 11, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Real-estate expert Julian Hitchcock told Grub Street he expects to see more chain restaurants pop up in New York.
High Rents Are Killing the Restaurant Capital|Will Doig|October 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the midst of these efforts, she was raising identical twin sons, Julian—“the reserved one” and Joaquin—“the outgoing one.”
Mother Knows Best|Sara Lieberman|October 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I was there at one of the first gigs by Julian Casablancas and the Voidz at SXSW, in Cedar Street Courtyard.
Julian Casablancas Enters the Void: On the Strokes’ Friction, Why He Left NYC, and Starting Over|Marlow Stern|October 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
TT: Was Julian Fellowes [show creator, writer, executive producer] angry with you?
Dan Stevens Blows Up ‘Downton’: From Chubby-Cheeked Aristo to Lean, Mean American Psycho|Tim Teeman|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Two of the biggest of those, Julian Assange and Edward Snowden, are currently persona non grata in much of the Western world.
Benedict Cumberbatch on 'The Imitation Game,' Homophobia, and How to Combat ISIS|Marlow Stern|September 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Thynne's edition, 1532); and a printed copy by Julian Notary (Ju.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 1 (of 7) -- Romaunt of the Rose; Minor Poems|Geoffrey Chaucer
Julian introduced them to Mrs Home, and Kennedy kissed affectionately the hand of his future mother.
Julian Home|Dean Frederic W. Farrar
Except Julian and Lillyston there is hardly a man I respect, who does not look at me with averted eyes.
Julian Home|Dean Frederic W. Farrar
Or,” said Julian, “so affect the senses as to produce the impression that they are present to human eyes.
Julian Home|Dean Frederic W. Farrar
I see through it all, Julian Home; you would gladly get rid of me, that Violet may wear a coronet.
Julian Home|Dean Frederic W. Farrar

British Dictionary definitions for Julian (1 of 2)

Julian¹

/ (ˈdʒuːljən, -lɪən) /

noun

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

British Dictionary definitions for Julian (2 of 2)

Julian²

/ (ˈdʒuːljən, -lɪən) /

adjective

of or relating to Julius Caesar

denoting or relating to the Julian calendar

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Scientific definitions for Julian

Julian

[ jōōl′yən ]

Percy Lavon 1899-1975

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