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Noun | 1. | Gregory - the pope who sponsored the introduction of the modern calendar (1572-1585) Synonyms: Gregory XIII, Ugo Buoncompagni |
2. | Gregory - 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 VII, Hildebrand | |
3. | Gregory - (Roman Catholic Church) a pope distinguished for his spiritual and temporal leadership; a saint and Doctor of the Church (540?-604) |