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Gregorian

Adjective CEFR B2
ɡɹɪˈɡɔːɹi.ən

Definitions

  1. Of or relating to a person named Gregory, especially any of the popes of that name.
  2. Alternative letter-case form of Gregorian.
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  3. Of or pertaining to the Gregorian calendar.
  4. Of or relating to James Gregory (mathematician), inventor of the Gregorian telescope.

Equivalents

Españolgregoriano
FrançaisGrégorien
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Examples

“An average Gregorian year is 365.2425 days.”
“Also, the play⟳ now opens and closes with a chant (definitely not gregorian, as that may have⟳ required some research⟳) of Kyrie Eleison four times, not three, which is just enough to confound any Catholic in the audience and make⟳ Brecht roll over in his grave and puke.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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