noun
Julian
JOO-lee-uhn
noun
1
A male given name, from a Latin family name meaning "of Julius."
"Julian moved to the city after finishing university."
adjective
1
Relating to Julius Caesar or the calendar named after him, used in Europe before the modern Gregorian calendar replaced it.
"Some Orthodox churches still follow the Julian calendar for religious holidays."
How to Use Julian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common male name, or an adjective referring to Julius Caesar's calendar system.
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Etymology
From the Roman family name "Julius," via the Latin adjective "Iulianus."