gregorian

ˈɡrɛɡəriən

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characteristic of Gregory I, the 6th-century pope who introduced the Gregorian calendar, or the calendar itself

“The gregorian calendar is widely used across the world.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Gregorian chant, a style of monophonic sacred music

“The choir performed a beautiful gregorian chant during mass.”

3. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the 7th-century Pope Gregory II or his successors

“The gregorian reform aimed to centralize power within the Catholic Church.”

Synonyms

  • catholic
  • papal

Antonyms

  • noncatholic
  • protestant