What is the meaning of the word "c.e."?
Definitions:
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Abbreviation for Common Era or Christian Era: used when referring to a year after the birth of Jesus Christ.
VERB
- The last Roman legions left Britain in 410 C.E.
- The last Roman legions left Britain in 410 C.E.
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Abbreviation for Common Era: used for the period of time beginning with the year 1 of the calendar used today in many parts of the world, especially in Europe and North and South America. ABBREVIATION
- The Scandinavian countries became Christian between 900 and 1100 C.E.
- The Scandinavian countries became Christian between 900 and 1100 C.E.
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C.E. can be used to give dates in the same way as A.D. ABBREVIATION
- The earliest known use of zero as a placeholder was in the 5th century C.E. in India.
- The earliest known use of zero as a placeholder was in the 5th century C.E. in India.