Common Era
(Com-mon--E-ra)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. The period of time beginning with the year 1 AD, used in the Gregorian calendar as a secular alternative to the term Anno Domini.
Example Sentence
Historians often refer to the Common Era when discussing events from the past two millennia.
More Example Sentences
The Common Era is used in many parts of the world as a standard calendar system.
Synonyms
CE; Christian Era; Current Era
Antonyms
Before Common Era; BCE; Before Christ
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