known as Julian the Apostate; Latin name Flavius Claudius Julianus. 331–363 ad, Roman emperor (361–363), who attempted to revive paganism in the Roman empire while remaining tolerant to Christians and Jews
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Jul•ian
( jo̅o̅l′yən),USA pronunciation n.
Jul•ian ( jo̅o̅l′yən),USA pronunciation adj.
- Ancient History, Biographical(Flavius Claudius Julianus) ("the Apostate'') a.d. 331–363, Roman emperor 361–363.
- a male given name, form of Julius.
Jul•ian ( jo̅o̅l′yən),USA pronunciation adj.
- of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Julius Caesar.
- Latin Jūliānus, equivalent. to Jūli(us) Julius + -ānus -an
- 1585–95
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of or relating to Julius Caesar denoting or relating to the Julian calendar
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