What does BCE stands for?

Before Christian Era

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Before Catholic Era

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Before Common Era

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Before Cold Era

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The correct option is D Before Common Era
BCE usually refers to Before Common Era. The simplest reason for using BCE/CE (Common Era) as opposed to AD/BC is to avoid reference to Christianity and in particular to avoid naming Christ as lord.

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