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dem

pron

/dem/

English Definition

They; them.

Etymology

  • (Derived from English them.)

Examples

  • "mi fren dem"

    my friends

Where you'd hear it

These tags describe the situations or styles of speech where this word commonly appears — for example at church, in everyday chat, or in dancehall lyrics.

  • Religious Heard in church, Bible reading, prayer, or spiritual gatherings.
  • Formal Careful, written-style speech — less slang, more like a sermon or official text.

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