Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

julian

adjective

/ˈjuː.li.ən/

Definition

Of or relating to the Roman general Julius Caesar or his calendar.

Examples

The Julian calendar was widely used before the adoption of the Gregorian calendar.
Many ancient texts were written according to the Julian system of timekeeping.
Some cultures still observe holidays based on the Julian calendar.

Meaning

The term ‘Julian’ often refers to items associated with Julius Caesar, especially the calendar system established by him, known as the Julian Calendar.