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

Ackman had praised Universal’s CEO Lucian Grainge, saying the company’s stock price had languished for reasons unrelated to its performance in the music business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

"About 50 percent of emails we receive concern pay," Lucian Craciun, one of five members of ITF's support team processing requests at the organisation's headquarters in London, told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

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 • Jan. 30, 2026

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 • Jan. 5, 2026

Two late writers, Apuleius, a Latin, and Lucian, a Greek, both of the second century A.D., make an important contribution.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton