Definition of Anno Domini in English:
Anno Domini
adverbˌanəʊ ˈdɒmɪnʌɪˌænoʊ ˈdɑməni
full form of AD
Example sentencesExamples
- A.D. is a Latin abbreviation for Anno Domini, in the year of our Lord. A.D. is used with dates in the current era.
- The system of numbering years A.D. (for "Anno Domini", "in the year of Our Lord") began in the year 525.
- The counterpart to Anno Domini is B.C. for ‘Before Christ.’
- When Dionysius continues his table, he dates the years in the cycle from the incarnation of Christ (anno domini is Latin for "year of the lord").
nounˌanəʊ ˈdɒmɪnʌɪ
mass nouninformal Advancing age.
since retirement Anno Domini has restricted my activities
Origin
Latin, 'in the year of the Lord'.
Definition of Anno Domini in US English:
Anno Domini
adverbˌænoʊ ˈdɑməniˌanō ˈdämənē
full form of AD
Example sentencesExamples
- The counterpart to Anno Domini is B.C. for ‘Before Christ.’
- When Dionysius continues his table, he dates the years in the cycle from the incarnation of Christ (anno domini is Latin for "year of the lord").
- A.D. is a Latin abbreviation for Anno Domini, in the year of our Lord. A.D. is used with dates in the current era.
- The system of numbering years A.D. (for "Anno Domini", "in the year of Our Lord") began in the year 525.
Origin
Latin, ‘in the year of the Lord’.