adj
Gregorian
grih-GAW-ree-uhn
Gregorian (adj) means relating to the calendar system introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, now the standard civil calendar in most of the world. Example: “Most countries today use the Gregorian calendar rather than older lunar systems.”
adj
1
Relating to the calendar system introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, now the standard civil calendar in most of the world.
"Most countries today use the Gregorian calendar rather than older lunar systems."
"The Gregorian calendar corrected the slow drift caused by the earlier Julian calendar."
2
Relating to Pope Gregory (any of several popes of that name), or to reforms and traditions associated with them.
"Gregorian chant developed under the influence of Pope Gregory I."
How to use Gregorian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything linked to a Pope Gregory — most commonly the modern calendar he introduced, or the style of church chant named after him.
Common pairings
Gregorian calendar
Gregorian chant
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Etymology
Formed from the name Gregory plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ian."
Rhymes for Gregorian
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What does “Gregorian” mean?
The word “Gregorian” means relating to the calendar system introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, now the standard civil calendar in most of the world. In plain terms, describes anything linked to a Pope Gregory — most commonly the modern calendar he introduced, or the style of church chant named after him.
How do you pronounce “Gregorian”?
“Gregorian” is pronounced grih-GAW-ree-uhn (/ɡɹɪˈɡɔːɹi.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gregorian” in a sentence?
Here is “Gregorian” used in a sentence: “Most countries today use the Gregorian calendar rather than older lunar systems.”
What part of speech is “Gregorian”?
“Gregorian” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “Gregorian” have?
“Gregorian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the calendar system introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, now the standard civil calendar in most of the world.
