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v.Chr.BC; before Christ

v.Chr. is a German other that means BC or before Christ.

Definitions

1.abbreviation for 'vor Christus', used to indicate dates before the birth of Jesus Christ (BC)(chronology)

a.used after a year number to indicate it occurred before the start of the Christian era

Die Schlacht fand 331 v.Chr. statt.—The battle took place in 331 BC.

Frequently asked questions

What does "v.Chr." mean in English?
"v.Chr." means BC or before Christ. It is a German other.
What part of speech is "v.Chr."?
"v.Chr." is a other in German.

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