A.d. (Adverb)
Meaning
In the Christian era; used before dates after the supposed year Christ was born; "in AD 200".
Examples
- The cathedral was built in AD 1250 and took nearly 100 years to complete.
- He was born in AD 1990 in a small town in Europe.
- The calendar dates events from AD 1 to the present day.
- Archaeologists believe the ancient city was abandoned by AD 500.
- The new millennium began on January 1, AD 2001.