Julian

¹

[jool-yuhn]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Julius Caesar.

Julian

²

[jool-yuhn]

noun

1. Flavius Claudius Julianusthe Apostate, a.d. 331–363, Roman emperor 361–363.

2. a male given name, form of Julius.

Julian

¹

/ ˈdʒuːljən, -lɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Julius Caesar

2. denoting or relating to the Julian calendar

Julian

²

/ ˈdʒuːljən, -lɪən /

noun

1. 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

Julian

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Julian¹

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

Example Sentences

Julian McManus: If Europe is to grow and be self-sufficient, the banking system must be part of the solution to accommodate the changes needed in Germany—and across Europe.

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Sam Bevan, 33, who lives in St Julian's, says he has no recollection of the crash on 11 November which left him with severe concussion and cuts to his face.

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On Sunday on Fox News, a Democratic former chief counsel to the House Judiciary Committee, Julian Epstein, summed up where the party is.

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It’s a big departure from modern administrations, which have limited government equity stakes mostly to essential services or periods of crisis, notes Evercore ISI’s Julian Emanuel.

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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said the pressure of Monday's "knockout" 2026 World Cup qualifier with Slovakia will be the boost his side need after a stuttering campaign.

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