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What does B.C.E. mean?

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osprey88 | 17:37 Thu 15th May 2008 | History
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In relation to historical dates, you have A.D.(anno domini), and B.C.(before Christ). Lately, I've noticed it's more commonly written as B.C.E. , so what's the E stand for, and why the change? Thanks in advance.
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Before the Common Era..........in order to step away from the Christian association with the year date.
but as the date is still from Christ's supposed birth - and as this is by no means common to everyone - you might think the change has been entirely cosmetic
You also have CE in lieu of AD.

Although monkey is correct, it could be interpreted as Before Christian Era (BCE) and CE (Christian Era) which is kinda funny really.
I thought it meant Before Cadburys Exsisted lol

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