Gregorian
Americanadjective
adjective
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
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
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