Common Era

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmən ˈɪrə/

Definitions of Common Era

noun a period of time dating from the traditional birth of Jesus, now used as an alternative to AD

Example Sentences

A1 The Common Era is the period of time we are currently living in.

A2 Many historians use the Common Era system to date events.

B1 The Common Era calendar is based on the traditional Gregorian calendar.

B2 Scholars debate the accuracy of the Common Era timeline.

C1 The concept of Common Era is often discussed in academic circles.

C2 Some religious groups prefer to use the term Common Era instead of AD.

Examples of Common Era in a Sentence

formal The Common Era, also known as the Christian Era, is the period of time that starts with the year 1 AD.

informal We use the term Common Era to refer to the time period after the birth of Jesus.

slang CE is short for Common Era and is commonly used in academic and historical circles.

figurative In the Common Era, many significant events have shaped the course of human history.

Grammatical Forms of Common Era

• plural: Common Eras
• comparative: more Common Era
• superlative: most Common Era
• present tense: Common Era
• future tense: will be Common Era
• perfect tense: has been Common Era
• continuous tense: is being Common Era
• singular: Common Era
• positive degree: Common Era
• infinitive: to be Common Era
• gerund: being Common Era
• participle: Common Era

Origin and Evolution of Common Era

First Known Use: 1615 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'Common Era' originated as a way to refer to the calendar era commonly used in the Western world, which is based on the traditional Gregorian calendar.

Evolution of the word: The use of 'Common Era' as a secular alternative to 'Anno Domini' (AD) began to gain popularity in the 20th century as a way to be more inclusive and sensitive to non-Christian cultures and belief systems.