Bce

Before the common era; before the Christian era. Dates are often listed as BCE (Before the Common Era = BC) and CE (Common Era = AD). In the Gregorian calendar, eras are designated BCE (before the Common Era or Christian Era) and CE (Common Era or Christian Era), terms which are equivalent to BC (before Christ) and AD (Latin: anno Domini).

An abbreviation used to denote so many years before the common era or before the Christian era. Dates are often listed as bce ( bc ) and ce (common era or Christian era ad ). In the Gregorian calendar, eras are designated bce and ce , terms which are equivalent to bc (before Christ) and ad (Latin anno Domini).