Hadrian's Wall

/ˈheɪdɹiənz ˈwɔːl/

proper noun

A fortification of stone and timber built by the Roman Empire across the width of what is now northern England.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A fortification of stone and timber built by the Roman Empire across the width of what is now northern England.
  2. oftenproscribedThe England-Scotland border.

Origin

Named after the emperor Hadrian.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 哈德良長城 /哈德良长城
  • 哈德良長城 /哈德良长城 (Hādéliáng Chángchéng)fortification
Finnish Hadrianuksen muuri, Hadrianuksen valli
  • Hadrianuksen muurifortification
  • Hadrianuksen vallifortification
Latin Vallum Aelium
  • Vallum Aeliumfortification
Portuguese Muralha de Adriano
  • Muralha de Adrianofortification
Spanish Muro de Adriano
  • Muro de Adrianofortification
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APA

Hadrian's Wall. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hadrian's%20Wall

MLA

“Hadrian's Wall.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hadrian's%20Wall. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Hadrian's Wall,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hadrian's%20Wall.

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