gregorian

Everyday

1. The Gregorian calendar: the calendar most of the world uses today, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, with leap years. tree →
2. Gregorian chant: an old, plain style of church singing without instruments, named after Pope Gregory I. tree →

In the lessons

In history and maths lessons the Gregorian calendar explains leap years: every 4 years, except century years not divisible by 400. In church music lessons Gregorian chant is sung by monks in Latin. Phrases: «Gregorian calendar», «Gregorian chant».

Examples

• We use the Gregorian calendar. tree →
• The Gregorian calendar has a leap year every four years. tree →
• Britain changed to the Gregorian calendar in 1752 and lost eleven days. tree →
• The monks sang Gregorian chant in the abbey. tree →
• Some churches still use the older Julian calendar for Christmas. tree →

Note

Always capital G. In maths: a year is a leap year if divisible by 4, but century years only if divisible by 400 (2000 was, 1900 was not).