before Christ

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Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • Before the Christian era: Used following dates to indicate they occurred prior to the traditionally calculated year of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Usage
  • The abbreviation "BC" is placed after a numerical year.
  • It is used in historical and archaeological contexts to date events.
  • It is the counterpart to "AD" (, meaning "in the year of our Lord").
Examples
  • Adverb:
    • The pyramids of Giza were constructed around 2560 before Christ.
    • Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC.
    • This artifact dates from the 5th century before Christ.
Advanced Usage
  • "BCE" (Before Common Era): A modern, secular alternative with the same chronological meaning as "BC."
    • The war took place in 331 BCE.
Variants and Related Words
  • BC: The standard abbreviation for "before Christ."
  • BCE: Abbreviation for "Before Common Era."
Synonyms
  • BCE (Before Common Era): A synonym in terms of chronological placement.
Notes on Usage
  • The system using BC/AD was developed in the 6th century and is now used globally as a common chronological framework.
  • There is no year zero in this system; the year 1 BC is immediately followed by AD 1.
  • When writing, "BC" is typically written in uppercase letters without periods.
Adverb
  1. before the Christian era; used following dates before the supposed year Christ was born
    • in 200 BC

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