Meanings
plural zems
- informalA zemidjan.
The name of the hotel will draw a blank with most zems so try asking for 'Les Paillotes'.
2009, Anthony Ham, West Africa, page 1091 more example
The omnipresence of zems (zemijohns; motorbike taxis) has translated into the near disappearance of car taxis […]
2013, Simon Richmond, Stuart Butler, Lonely Planet Africa
Synonyms & antonyms
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zem. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zem
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