Meaning of the word bc in English
What does bc mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bc
US /biːˈsiː/
UK /biːˈsiː/
Abbreviation
before Christ (used after a date to indicate that it was a specified number of years before the beginning of the Christian era)
Example:
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The Roman Empire was founded in 27 BC.
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Many ancient civilizations flourished thousands of years BC.