Multiple choice

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning for the given Latin expression.

Anno Domini

  1. after death

  2. in the year of the Lord

  3. as goodwill

  4. with love of God
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Explanation

Anno Domini is Latin for 'in the year of the Lord' and is used to label years in the Gregorian calendar. It refers to the number of years since the traditional birth year of Jesus Christ. The abbreviation AD is placed before the year number (as in AD 2023) in traditional usage.

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