Common Era

noun

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Tantric cultural and spiritual traditions, which began to emerge in the early centuries of the Common Era, take a positive perspective on the material world in general and the human body in particular, as opposed to traditions that regard both as inherently illusory or sinful. Anya Foxen, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025

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1651, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Common Era was in 1651

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“Common Era.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Common%20Era. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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