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post meridiem

[pohst muh-rid-ee-uhm, -em]

adverb

  1. after noon.



post meridiem

/ ˈpəʊst məˈrɪdɪəm /

  1. the full form of p.m.

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of post meridiem1

First recorded in 1645–50
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Word History and Origins

Origin of post meridiem1

C17: Latin: after noon
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Example Sentences

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“That’s where we get the terms a.m. and p.m. - ante meridiem, before the meridian, and post meridiem, after the meridian.”

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“That’s where we get the terms a.m. and p.m. — ante meridiem, before the meridian, and post meridiem, after the meridian.”

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I wish all hours were post meridiem," Said Tom; "so that I were well rid of 'm.

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March 26th, my Lord sent one of his secretaries with answer to my letter, and with offer and promys of all where he can pleasure me, circa 5 post meridiem.

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