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:
The Roman Empire was founded in 27 BC.
Many ancient civilizations flourished thousands of years BC.