BCE

What Does BCE Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

BCE means "Before Common Era."

More Observations...

The abbreviation BCE means the same as BC (Before Christ), but caters for religious diversity.

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When I write BCE, I mean this:

"Before Common Era"

Summary of Key Points

"Before Common Era" is, by far, the most common meaning for BCE when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

BCE
Definition:	Before Common Era
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Example of BCE Used in a Text

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