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)
