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Trajan

American  
[trey-juhn] / ˈtreɪ dʒən /

noun

  1. Marcus Ulpius Nerva Trajanus, a.d. 53?–117, Roman emperor 98–117.


Trajan British  
/ ˈtreɪdʒən /

noun

  1. Latin name Marcus Ulpius Traianus . ?53–117 ad , Roman emperor (98–117). He extended the empire to the east and built many roads, bridges, canals, and towns

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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This exhibition, the first American presentation dedicated to the times of Trajan, looks at the impact of his rule on art and culture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

That inspired Lathrop to reference one of his favorite architectural creations, the Roman Arch of Trajan.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2025

Trajan Langdon, New Orleans Pelicans general manager: Langdon was mentioned almost immediately as a candidate for the Wizards as soon as Sheppard was let go.

From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2023

Yet by the second century CE, the Romans had conquered much of the Parthian territory including the fertile lands of Mesopotamia, won by the emperor Trajan.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

The area was adorned with numerous statues, in which the figure of Trajan was frequently repeated, and among its decorations were groups in bronze or marble, representing his most illustrious actions.

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.

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