Christian era

noun

: the period dating from the birth of Christ

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1636, in the meaning defined above

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“Christian era.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christian%20era. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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Christian Era

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: the period dating from the birth of Christ

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