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julian calendar

/ˈdʒuːliən ˈkælɪndər/

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/ˈdʒuːliən ˈkælɪndər/C1formalscientific
  • ruКалендарная система, введённая Юлием Цезарем в 46 году до н. э., которая была преобладающим календарём в римском мире и Европе, пока её постепенно не заменил григорианский календарь. До сих пор используется некоторыми восточными православными церквями для литургических целей.

A calendar system introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 BCE, which was the predominant calendar in the Roman world and Europe until it was gradually replaced by the Gregorian calendar. It is still used by some Eastern Orthodox churches for liturgical purposes.

  1. Historical calendar systemB2formal

    A calendar introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 BC, which was the predominant calendar in the Roman world and Europe for over 1600 years before being replaced by the Gregorian calendar.

    ruИсторическая календарная система

    • The Julian calendar was used in Europe until the 16th century.
    • Many historical dates are recorded according to the Julian calendar.
    • The difference between the Julian and Gregorian calendars is about 13 days.