Definition of Circa

around or about a certain date

Examples of Circa in a sentence

The historian is not certain of the exact date, but he believes the war took place circa 300,000 years ago.  🔊

Since there are no records of the event, we can only assume it occurred circa the beginning of the second World War.  🔊

The actor reminds me of my father, circa thirty years ago, when he looked quite young.  🔊

According to the sign, the old church was built circa 1776 supposedly by a group of American revolutionaries.  🔊

The archaeologist believes the artifact dates back to circa 2000 BC.  🔊

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