Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
julian-calendar
Noun
/ˈdʒuːliən ˈkæl.ɪn.dər/
Definition
The Julian calendar is a calendar that was proposed by Julius Caesar in 46 BC as a reform of the Roman calendar.
Examples
- The Julian calendar was widely used throughout Europe until the 16th century.
- Many Orthodox Christian churches still use the Julian calendar to determine the dates of religious observances.
- Some countries transitioned from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar, which is more accurate.
Meaning
It essentially introduced a 365-day year with an extra day (leap year) added every four years to account for the additional time taken by the Earth to orbit the Sun, which is approximately 365.25 days.
Synonyms
- None (as it is a specific calendar system)
