anno Domini

[an-oh dom-uh-nahy, -nee, ah-noh] / ˈæn oʊ ˈdɒm əˌnaɪ, -ˌni, ˈɑ noʊ /

ADVERB

in the year of our lord

Synonyms

WEAK

CE ad in the Christian Era in the Common Era since the birth of Jesus Christ year of our Lord

Example Sentences

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Dionysius decided that the year of Christ’s birth should, thenceforth, be the year 1 anno Domini, or the first year of Our Lord.

From Literature

After his retirement, Nike released a new line of sneakers styled as Kobe A.D., or anno Domini, the Latin phrase that means “in the year of the Lord.”

From New York Times

So he devised a calendar system called anno Domini, which was based on when he believed Jesus was born.

From New York Times

A.D., anno Domini=In the year of our Lord. a.d.

From Project Gutenberg

Given under my hand, and the seal of my office, this 17th day of July, anno Domini 1706.

From Project Gutenberg