dem

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abbreviation

demonstrative

Dem

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noun

ˈdem How to pronounce Dem (audio)
: democrat sense 2

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Atlanta music icons Killer Mike, Dallas Austin, Lloyd, Yung Joc, D4L and Dem Franchize Boyz will all be featured next month at RenderATL, a technology conference that has created a distinctive mix of tech and Atlanta culture. — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 29 July 2026 Continue reading … DISTRICT DIVIDE — Battle to replace late House Dem goes to overtime after daughter failed to clinch seat. — FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 Troy Jackson replaced Graham Platner as Maine's Senate Dem nominee. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 July 2026 GOPsters want to stop those Democrat socialists who seem to be winning primary races; Dems want to reverse the effects of Trumpism. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dem

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First Known Use

Noun

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dem was in 1875

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“Dem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dem. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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