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Definition circa in American English

circa preposition

preposition
/ˈsɜrkə/
1

used before a date or, in the U.K., a number for showing that it is not exact and may be a little earlier, later, more, or less. Circa is usually written simply as c.

Example

a story set in France circa 1660

Synonyms and related words
incorrect inexact wrong
Definition circa in American English