Gregorian

American

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

adjective

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

Gregorian British

/ ɡrɪˈɡɔːrɪən /

adjective

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

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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

This is because they follow the Julian calendar, unlike Christian denominations which follow the Gregorian calendar.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

Sohrab looked up as he did the calculations from the Iranian calendar to the Gregorian one.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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