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VocabJLPT N1

pre-era

NounAdverb

Definitions

1. pre-era
2. BC
3. Ante Christum Natum

This word means "BC" or "Before Christ," used to refer to years and dates before the common era. It is used in historical and academic contexts when discussing ancient civilizations, events, or timelines.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

What century BC is that ruins site from?

Sentence 2

Why do I always panic the moment I see a BCE date?

Sentence 3

A pre-BCE urban structure was designated for preservation in the news.

Sentence 4

My little brother started saying he wants a sword from before the Common Era!

Sentence 5

She said that pre-BCE rituals were what held communities together.