A.U.C.
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abbreviation
from the founding of the city (of Rome in 753? b.c.). The year 360 A.U.C. would be the 360th year after the founding of Rome.
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Origin of A.U.C.
1From Latin ab urbe conditā
Words nearby A.U.C.
Aubervilliers, Aubrey, aubrietia, auburn, Aubusson, A.U.C., Auckland, Auckland Islands, au contraire, au courant, auction
Other definitions for A.U.C. (2 of 2)
A.U.C.2
abbreviation
in the year from the founding of the city (of Rome in 753? b.c.).
Origin of A.U.C.
2From Latin annō urbis conditae
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How to use A.U.C. in a sentence
Using military force and intimidation, the AUC took back areas across the country that were controlled by the rebels.
Cham na cham mig tu panga auc onan moquiz cham to gai ha cua che nag omreina li vi hiche ca noc yb heg g y vi au qui g topanga.
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British Dictionary definitions for A.U.C.
AUC
abbreviation for (indicating years numbered from the founding of Rome, taken as 753 bc)
- ab urbe condita
- anno urbis conditae
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