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

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

Example Sentences

The exact moment of the winter solstice varies from year to year due to a slight misalignment between the Gregorian calendar and the actual rate of the Earth’s rotation around the Sun, but it usually falls on 21 or 22 December.

From BBC

Jonathan Turley re-rereturns to paint a picture of how the vibes in the courtroom went from “a Sex Pistols concert to Gregorian chants” with the witness transition from Daniels to Westerhout.

From Slate

Jonathan Turley re-rereturns to paint a picture of how the vibes in the courtroom went from “a Sex Pistols concert to Gregorian chants” with the witness transition from Daniels to Westerhout.

From Slate

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Seattle Times