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
Noun
written abbreviation for the Canadian province of British Columbia: used in addresses:
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Next year's conference will be in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Conjunction
written abbreviation for because: used, for example, on social media or in text messages:
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I wasn't in school bc I was sick.
Adverb
abbreviation for Before Christ: used in the Christian calendar when referring to a year before Jesus Christ was born:
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The Battle of Actium took place in 31 B.C.