Dem

¹

[dem]

noun

Informal.

1. a member of the Democratic Party.

2. the Dems, the Democratic Party.

dem.

²

abbreviation

1. demonstrative.

2. demurrage.

Dem.

³

abbreviation

1. Democrat.

2. Democratic.

Dem.

abbreviation

1. Democrat(ic)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Dem¹

1830–40, shortening of Democrat ( def. 3a )

Example Sentences

Her comments came under criticism from some, including ex-Lib Dem leader Tim Farron who said there was "absolutely no need" for the "barrage of personal abuse".

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“The EU has overshot on regulations,” said Axel Freiherr von dem Bussche, partner at law firm Taylor Wessing in Hamburg.

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The Treasury has been contacted for a response to the Lib Dem policy proposal.

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The Lib Dem sources said their Energy Security Bank would need two years to set up, taking its launch to the 2027-28 financial year, and use some of the remaining £18bn raised by the levy between April 2027 and April 2030.

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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Lib Dem leader Ed Davey are also expected to lay wreaths at the ceremony, while Scottish First Minister John Swinney is set to attend the Edinburgh service.

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