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Gregorian

Pronunciation: /ɡɹɪˈɡɔːɹi.ən/

The English word “Gregorian” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

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

noun

  1. A member of the Brotherhood of Saint Gregory.

Etymology

From Gregory + -ian.

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