Dem.

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. Democrat.

2. Democratic.

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dem. ² American  

abbreviation

1. demonstrative.

2. demurrage.

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Dem ³ American  

[dem] / dɛm /

noun

Informal.

1. a member of the Democratic Party.

2. the Dems, the Democratic Party.

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Dem. British  

abbreviation

1. Democrat(ic)

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Etymology

Origin of Dem

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

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Example Sentences

A French journalist was one of 10 people arrested by police in Istanbul late Monday at a protest over a Syrian government offensive targeting Kurdish fighters, the pro-Kurdish DEM party told AFP.

From Barron's

Raphael Boukandoura, who works for various French publications including Ouest France and Courrier International, was arrested outside DEM's Sancaktepe Istanbul offices, the party said, with his arrest also confirmed by Reporters Without Borders.

From Barron's

The House of Lords is due to vote next week on a Lib Dem proposal that would see social media platforms restricted based on film-style age ratings.

From BBC

Lib Dem MP Bobby Dean said he was "exasperated" by Pennycook's responses, which he said had failed to recognise the "huge diplomatic consequences" of the decision.

From BBC

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey's team noted his comments about Venezuela were watched on Instagram more than anything else he had ever posted, with nearly 10 million views - not the be all and end all, but it is interesting that it cut through in this noisy world.

From BBC