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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

For example, the letters of Pliny the Younger, a provincial governor in Asia Minor in the early second century, ask the emperor Trajan for advice about local Christians.

From Textbooks Apr. 19, 2023

The beautiful Column of Trajan was erected by the senate and people of Rome, A.D.

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

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