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BEM

1 American  
[bem] / bɛm /
  1. (in especially pulp science fiction) bug-eyed monster: an extraterrestrial being, especially one having a grotesque appearance.


B.E.M. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Bachelor of Engineering of Mines.

  2. British Empire Medal.


BEM British  

abbreviation

  1. British Empire Medal

"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

Etymology

Origin of BEM

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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About four years ago, rumblings of the coming technology persuaded PPG to set up an internal team dedicated to exploring it, said Chief Technology Officer David Bem.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, Ali Abdi then missed for Tunisia and Mali goalkeeper Djigui Diarra helped definitively swing the momentum his team's way with saves to deny Elias Achouri and Mohamed Ali Bem Romdhane.

From Barron's

A number of people have become Medallists of the Order of the British Empire – known as BEM – for services to their local communities.

From BBC

Fundraiser Dominic Hurley also receives a BEM for services to charity.

From BBC

She has also been awarded a BEM.

From BBC