ante meridiem

adjective

an·​te me·​ri·​di·​em ˌan-ti-mə-ˈri-dē-əm How to pronounce ante meridiem (audio)
-dē-ˌem
: being before noon
abbreviation AM, a.m., or (British) am

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ante meridiem was in 1563

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“Ante meridiem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ante%20meridiem. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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ante meridiem

adjective
an·​te me·​ri·​di·​em ˌant-i-mə-ˈrid-ē-əm How to pronounce ante meridiem (audio)
-ē-ˌem
: being before noon
abbreviation a.m.
Etymology

Latin

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