Gregorian

American  

[gri-gawr-ee-uhn, -gohr-] / grɪˈgɔr i ən, -ˈgoʊr- /

adjective

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

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Gregorian British  

/ ɡrɪˈɡɔːrɪən /

adjective

1. relating to, associated with, or introduced by any of the popes named Gregory, esp Gregory I or Gregory XIII

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Etymology

Origin of Gregorian

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

Example Sentences

Over the centuries different parts of the Christian church used different calendars - the Gregorian and the Julian - which meant that the Easter would not always be on the same date around the world.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

In one sequence, a solemn Gregorian chant pivots to a tango as Grace and Rocky’s ships connect airlock-to-airlock in spinning orbit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

One Spotify employee got the age of 100 thanks to listening to classical music and Gregorian chants, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

On the Gregorian calendar, the one we use today, Newton was born on 4 January 1643, while on the Julian calendar Galileo died right at the end of 1641.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin