circa

//ˈsɜːkə//
B2Frequency Level 11Formal
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Preposition

1

Used to indicate an approximate date or time, meaning 'around' or 'about'.

The castle was built circa 1450.

Adverb

circaCanonical form
1

Approximately; used when giving an estimated date or figure.

The castle was built circa 1450.

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