Jul·ian (j l y n) Originally Flavius Claudius Julianus. Known as "Julian the Apostate." a.d. 331?-363. Emperor of Rome (361-363) who attempted to restore the official dominance of paganism. |
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(Biographies / Julian (331-363) M, Roman, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) 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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1. (Historical Terms) of or relating to Julius Caesar (100-44 bc), the Roman general, statesman, and historian
2. (Historical Terms) denoting or relating to the Julian calendar
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| Noun | 1. | Julian - Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363) |
| Adj. | 1. | Julian - of or relating to or characteristic of Julius Caesar; "the Julian calendar" |
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