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Gregorian

[ gri-gawr-ee-uhn, -gohr- ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to any of the popes named Gregory, especially Gregory I or Gregory XIII.


Gregorian

/ ɡrɪˈɡɔːrɪən /

adjective

  1. relating to, associated with, or introduced by any of the popes named Gregory, esp Gregory I or Gregory XIII
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Gregorian1

1590–1600; < New Latin gregoriānus of, pertaining to Pope Gregory, equivalent to Late Latin Gregori ( us ) + Latin -ānus -an
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Example Sentences

Many yearn for Masses that echo with medieval traditions – more Latin, more incense, more Gregorian chants.

Many yearn for Masses that echo with medieval traditions – more Latin, more incense more Gregorian chants.

In the Gregorian calendar used in much of the rest of the world, that date is 8 March.

From BBC

That’s why most of the modern world has adopted the Gregorian calendar and its leap year system to allow days and months to stay in step with the seasons.

His Gregorian calendar took effect in the late 16th century.

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