"Hadrian's Wall" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈheɪdɹiənz ˈwɔːl/
Etymology: Named after the emperor Hadrian. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Hadrian's Wall}} Hadrian's Wall
  1. A fortification of stone and timber built by the Roman Empire across the width of what is now northern England. Wikipedia link: Hadrian's Wall Categories (place): Places in England, Roman Empire Related terms: Antonine Wall Translations (fortification): 哈德良長城 (Chinese Mandarin), 哈德良长城 (Hādéliáng Chángchéng) (Chinese Mandarin), Hadrianuksen muuri (Finnish), Hadrianuksen valli (Finnish), Vallum Aelium (Latin), Muralha de Adriano [feminine] (Portuguese)

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