Bc

Abbreviation for years before the traditionally recognized birth year of Jesus Christ.

B.C. BC

An abbreviation for 'Before Christ,' used in the Gregorian calendar to denote years preceding the traditionally recognized year of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Etymology

Bc is an abbreviation of Latin 'Ante Christum Natum,' meaning 'before Christ was born.'

Explain Like I’m 5

Bc stands for 'Before Christ,' and it's a way to count years that happened before the year Jesus was born.

Fun Facts

The term 'Bc' is often used interchangeably with BCD
Historians and scholars sometimes use BCE (Before Common Era) as a secular alternative to Bc
The exact year of Jesus's birth is debated by historians

FAQ

What does Bc mean? It stands for 'Before Christ'
How is it used? It's used to number years before the traditional birth year of Jesus Christ
Is Bc the same as BCD? No, BCD refers to a different system of dating

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

B.C.

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

calendar dating system

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Gregorian calendar

Indexes

chronological historical reference

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