anno Domini

[ an-oh dom-uh-nahy, -nee, ah-noh ]

1. in the year of our Lord. : a.d., A.D.

anno Domini

/ ˈænəʊ ˈdɒmɪˌnaɪ; -ˌniː /

adverb

1. the full form of AD

noun

1. informal.
   advancing old age

Word History and Origins

Origin of anno Domini¹

From Latin: annō Dominī

Word History and Origins

Origin of anno Domini¹

Latin: in the year of our Lord

Example Sentences

Dionysius decided that the year of Christ’s birth should, thenceforth, be the year 1 anno Domini, or the first year of Our Lord.

From Literature

After his retirement, Nike released a new line of sneakers styled as Kobe A.D., or anno Domini, the Latin phrase that means “in the year of the Lord.”

From New York Times

So he devised a calendar system called anno Domini, which was based on when he believed Jesus was born.

From New York Times

A.D., anno Domini=In the year of our Lord. a.d.

From Project Gutenberg

Given under my hand, and the seal of my office, this 17th day of July, anno Domini 1706.

From Project Gutenberg