Gregorian

See also: gregorian, gregorián, and gregoriàn

English

Etymology

From Gregory +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡɹɪˈɡɔːɹi.ən/

Adjective

Gregorian (comparative more Gregorian, superlative most Gregorian)

  1. Of or relating to a person named Gregory, especially any of the popes of that name.
  2. Of or pertaining to the Gregorian calendar.
    An average Gregorian year is 365.2425 days.
  3. Of or relating to James Gregory (mathematician), inventor of the Gregorian telescope.

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Noun

Gregorian (plural Gregorians)

  1. A member of the Brotherhood of Saint Gregory.
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