DEFINITIONS

D.J.

Also DJ, d.j. disc jockey.
District Judge.
Doctor of Law.

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Words related to D.J.

deejay, announcer, broadcaster, reporter, newscaster, talker, anchorperson, communicator, vj, spieler, veejay

Origin of D.J.

From the Latin word Doctor Jūris
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British Dictionary definitions for dj (1 of 2)

dj

the internet domain name for

Djibouti

British Dictionary definitions for dj (2 of 2)

DJ

dj

abbreviation for

disc jockey
dinner jacket
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