Hadrian's Wall

English

Etymology

Named after the emperor Hadrian.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈheɪdɹiənz ˈwɔːl/

Proper noun

Hadrian's Wall

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

Translations

fortification

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 哈德良長城／哈德良长城 (Hādéliáng Chángchéng)

• Finnish: Hadrianuksen muuri, Hadrianuksen valli
• Latin: Vallum Aelium
• Portuguese: Muralha de Adriano f

See also

• Antonine Wall