BC

/ˈbi ˌsi/
/biˈsi/
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Definitions of BC
  1. adverb
    before the Christian era; used following dates before the supposed year Christ was born
    “in 200 BC”
    synonyms: B.C., before Christ
Pronunciation
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/ˈbi ˌsi/
UK
/biˈsi/
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