Synonyms for gregory

Noun

1. Gregory, Gregory XIII, Ugo Buoncompagni, Pope, Catholic Pope, Roman Catholic Pope, Pontiff, Holy Father, Vicar of Christ, Bishop of Rome

usage: the pope who sponsored the introduction of the modern calendar (1572-1585)

2. Gregory, Gregory VII, Hildebrand, Pope, Catholic Pope, Roman Catholic Pope, Pontiff, Holy Father, Vicar of Christ, Bishop of Rome

usage: 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)

3. Gregory, Gregory I, Saint Gregory I, St. Gregory I, Gregory the Great, Pope, Catholic Pope, Roman Catholic Pope, Pontiff, Holy Father, Vicar of Christ, Bishop of Rome, saint, Doctor of the Church, Doctor

usage: (Roman Catholic Church) a pope distinguished for his spiritual and temporal leadership; a saint and Doctor of the Church (540?-604)