circa

name

1. A surname.

prep

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)ker-der. Ancient Greek κίρκος (kírkos)bor. Latin circus Latin circum Latin circālbor. English circa Learned borrowing from Latin circā.

1. Approximately, about, around (typically in relation to time)

   “Julius Caesar visited this area circa 50 BC.”

   “Political talent scouts have called South Dakota's John Thune "the Republican Obama" because his low profile, youth and presidential bearing recall the unknown Illinois Democrat circa January 2007.”