C.e. (Adverb)
Meaning
Of the period coinciding with the Christian era; preferred by some writers who are not Christians; "in 200 CE".
Examples
- The document stated that the famous astronomer made his groundbreaking discovery in the year 1050 CE.
- The historian preferred to use the designation 500 CE instead of AD 500 in her book.
- Academics generally consider the ancient city to have been abandoned by around 900 CE.
- The archaeological team dated the ancient ruins to be from 2500 CE, thus rewriting history.
- According to the professor, the significant cultural shift occurred roughly around 1500 CE and continued for centuries.