Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

anno domini

phrase
/ˈæn.oʊ ˈdɒm.ɪ.ni/
Definition
a Latin phrase meaning ‘in the year of our Lord’, used to label or number years in the Julian and Gregorian calendars.
Examples
  • We are currently in the year 2023 Anno Domini.
  • The document was dated AD 1200.
Meaning
Indicates that a particular year is calculated from the traditional date of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Synonyms
  • AD
  • CE (Common Era)