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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

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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

So far, according to reporters, the Wizards have spoken with New Orleans Pelicans general manager Trajan Langdon and Los Angeles Clippers general manager Michael Winger.

From Washington Times • May 21, 2023

The ruins of Timgad dated back to around the 1st century, when Emperor Trajan established a town for retired veterans of Rome’s imperial army.

From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2022

The forum of Trajan was partly uncovered by Pope Paul III. in the sixteenth century, but excavated in its present form by the French in 1812.

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