What dose "c." in "c.1864-1918" mean?

Question

May be it's very easy for you. But I really don't know. I am not a native English speaker.

Is it the same meaning with "c." or without "c."?

Thanks

Answer 1

Circa (often abbreviated c., ca., ca or cca. and sometimes italicized to show it is Latin) literally means "about". It is widely used in genealogy and historical writing, when the dates of events are approximately known.

For example, an encyclopedia entry for Genghis Khan may begin with "Genghis Khan (circa 1162–August 18, 1227)".

When used in date ranges, a circa is applied before each approximate date, while dates without a circa immediately preceding them are generally assumed to be known with certainty. For instance, the 1162 in the above example is approximate, but the August 18, 1227 is known.

Answer 2

It means Circa. It is used in genealogy and historical writing when dates of events are approximate.

Answer 3

it means "circa" or around the date indicated. Example, if I said that such and such was built c.1934 then it would mean "around 1934" which could also mean 1933 or 1935. There is just not enough information to determine an exact date.

Answer 4

Short for latin "Circa". Means "approximately". Used when dates are close, but not certain.

Answer 5

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