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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Lucian

A portrait by Lucian Freud featuring a woman from Sussex has sold at auction for £25m.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

Sue Tilley was 35 years old and working in a London employment office when she disrobed and let British artist Lucian Freud paint her in the nude.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

Universal's board said it had full confidence in the company's strategy under chief executive and chairman Sir Lucian Grainge.

From BBC ● May 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

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