Anno Domini
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| + | '''''Anno Domini''''' ([[Latin]] : "In the year of (Our) Lord"), abbreviated as '''AD''', defines an [[epoch (reference date)|epoch]] based on the traditionally reckoned year of the conception or birth of [[Jesus|Jesus of Nazareth]]. AD is also an abbreviation for '''Christian Era'''.Similarly, '''Before Christ''' (from the [[Ancient Greek]] "[[Christos]]" or "[[Jesus|Anointed One]]", referring to [[Jesus]]), abbreviated as '''BC''', is used in the [[English language]] to denote years before the start of this epoch. Some prefer the alternatives '[[Common Era|CE]]' and 'BCE', arguing that they are more neutral terms. | ||
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Anno Domini (Latin : "In the year of (Our) Lord"), abbreviated as AD, defines an epoch based on the traditionally reckoned year of the conception or birth of Jesus of Nazareth. AD is also an abbreviation for Christian Era.Similarly, Before Christ (from the Ancient Greek "Christos" or "Anointed One", referring to Jesus), abbreviated as BC, is used in the English language to denote years before the start of this epoch. Some prefer the alternatives 'CE' and 'BCE', arguing that they are more neutral terms.
