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A.D.

 
pronunciation:
eI di
part of speech: abbreviation
definition: abbreviation of "anno Domini" (Latin); "in the year of the Lord" (used in designating dates beginning with the year 1).
Caesar Augustus ruled over the Roman Empire from 27 B.C. until 14 A.D. and so was in power at the time of Jesus Christ's birth.