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Dictionary entry overview: What does BC mean?

• BC (adverb)
The adverb BC has 1 sense:

1. before the Christian era; used following dates before the supposed year Christ was born

Familiarity information: BC used as an adverb is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• BC (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Before the Christian era; used following dates before the supposed year Christ was born

Synonyms:

B.C.; BC; before Christ

Context example:

in 200 BC

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