adrian

Noun
  1. Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan;
    Travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture;
    On a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138) (synset 111041338)
    is an instance of: emperor of rome, roman emperor - sovereign of the Roman Empire
    same as: hadrian, publius aelius hadrianus
  2. English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons;
    1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997) (synset 110828490)
    is an instance of: physiologist - a biologist specializing in physiology
    same as: baron adrian, edgar douglas adrian

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