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.

From 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.

From Latin annō urbis conditae

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.
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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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