Circa
/ˈsɜːrkə/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
prepositionApproximately, especially when giving a date.
Extra definitions
preposition; adverbApproximately at a date.
preposition; adverbAround a time.
preposition; adverbBefore an approximate date.
Sentence Examples
The temple was built circa 500 BCE.
The painting dates from circa 1820.
The map shows Europe circa 1500.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Word Origin & History
Learned borrowing from Latin circā.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
“Political talent scouts have called South Dakota's John Thune "the Republican Obama" because his low profile, youth and presidential bearing recall the unknown Illinois Democrat circa January 2007.”
— 2011 January 27, Michael Crowley, “Decision Time for Senator John Thune”, in TIME, archived from the original on 10 May 2011:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The temple was built ____ 500 BCE.