Common Era

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Com·mon Era

(kŏm′ən)

n. Abbr. CE or ce

The period beginning with the traditional birth year of Jesus, designated as year 1.

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Common Era

(Historical Terms) another name for Christian Era

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Chris′tian E′ra

the period since the assumed year of Jesus' birth.

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Noun	1.	Common era - the time period beginning with the supposed year of Christ's birth Christian era
Adv.	1.	Common Era - of the period coinciding with the Christian era; preferred by some writers who are not Christians; "in 200 CE" C.E., CE

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