Is BCE the same as CE?

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3 January, 11:52

Is BCE the same as CE?

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Silvester · Answer 1

bce usually refers to before the common era and ce refers to the common era so technically no

Sergio Hull · Answer 2

Answer: Sort of.

Explanation: BCE/CE usually refers to the Common Era (the years are the same as AD/BC). That is, BC is usually understood to mean "Before the Common Era" and CE to mean "Common Era," though it is possible to reinterpret the abbreviations as "Christian Era."