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Term: A.D.
Definition: A.D. stands for Anno Domini, which is a Latin phrase that means "in the year of our Lord." It is used to refer to the years after the birth of Jesus Christ. AD is often used in historical and religious contexts to indicate the time period after Jesus was born. It can also be used as a preposition to mean "at," "by," "for," "near," "on account of," "to," "until," "upon," "with relation to," or "concerning."
Definition: A.D. is an abbreviation for "Anno Domini," which is a Latin phrase meaning "in the year of our Lord." It is used to refer to the years after the birth of Jesus Christ.
Example: The year 2021 is written as "2021 A.D."
Explanation: The example shows how A.D. is used to indicate the year in which we currently live, which is counted from the birth of Jesus Christ. The abbreviation A.D. is often used in historical and religious contexts to indicate the time period after the birth of Jesus.