noun
cem
noun
1
An informal shortening of "cemetery."
"The old map just labelled the spot "cem" next to the church."
How to Use Cem
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual abbreviation for cemetery.
When to use it
Almost never used in full sentences — mostly seen on maps, gravestone indexes, and genealogy records.
Word Forms
cems plural
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Etymology
A shortened form of "cemetery," used mainly in abbreviations, maps, and old records.