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Meaning of Gregorian | Babel Free

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

Deutsch gregorianisch
Español gregoriano
Français Grégorien
Italiano gregoriano
Português Gregoriano

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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