what does before Christ mean?

BEFORE CHRIST as ADVERB

Meaning
- before the Christian era
- used following dates before the supposed year Christ was born
Synonym(s)
- B.C. (what does B.C. mean?)
- BC (what does BC mean?)
Usage Example(s)
- in 200 BC

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