GREGORY





Definition:

  1. [noun] the pope who sponsored the introduction of the modern calendar (1572-1585)
    Synonyms: Gregory, Gregory XIII, Ugo Buoncompagni

  2. [noun] the pope who fought to establish the supremacy of the pope over the Church and the supremacy of the Church over the state (1020-1085)
    Synonyms: Gregory, Gregory VII, Hildebrand

  3. [noun] (Roman Catholic Church) a pope distinguished for his spiritual and temporal leadership; a saint and Doctor of the Church (540?-604)
    Synonyms: Gregory, Gregory I, Saint Gregory I, St. Gregory I, Gregory the Great

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