PM
|P-M|
B1
/ˌpiːˈɛm/
afternoon or head of government
Etymology
Etymology Information
'PM' originates from Latin, specifically the phrase 'post meridiem,' where 'post' meant 'after' and 'meridiem' meant 'midday.'
Historical Evolution
'Post meridiem' was abbreviated to 'PM' in English usage to denote time after noon.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'after midday,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
post Meridiem, used to denote the time from noon to midnight.
The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM.
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Noun 2
prime Minister, the head of an elected government.
The PM addressed the nation on the new policy.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 18:52