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Vocabulary Entry
bc
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A pair of letters that may refer to 'before Christ', indicating years before the birth of Jesus.
Example Sentences
"The year 500 BC marks a significant point in ancient history."
"Historians often use BC to date events that occurred long ago."
"He was passionate about studying the cultures of 300 BC."
V
verb
To be in a state of or relate to the period antes, typically in historical contexts.
Example Sentences
"Many archaeologists find artifacts that lend insight into life BC."
"Scholars have debated the events that transpired before Christ was born."
"He has written extensively on civilizations that existed long BC."
A
adjective
Relating to years before the year 1 AD (Anno Domini).
Example Sentences
"The ancient ruins date back to BC times."
"His work focuses on BC civilizations in the Mediterranean."
"They uncovered items from a BC era during the excavation."