Mackem
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A person from Sunderland in northeast England
- noun
- /ˈmæk.əm/
- UK
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Mackem
- He is a proud Mackem from Sunderland.
Examples
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As a proud Mackem, she always supported Sunderland AFC.
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It's easy to spot a Mackem at a football match by their chants.
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Although he moved to London, he still speaks with a Mackem accent.
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Many Mackems support Sunderland AFC.
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As a proud Mackem, she always supported Sunderland AFC.
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Although he moved to London, he still speaks with a Mackem accent.
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It's easy to spot a Mackem at a football match by their chants.
Synonyms
9.9
A person from Sunderland who strongly supports the local football team
is simply a Sunderland resident without the team support emphasis
9.9
A person from Sunderland who strongly shows local pride and ways
is a Sunderland resident without implying deep cultural embodiment
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How Mackem
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Etymology
Mackem probably comes from a local phrase that sounds like 'make 'em', meaning 'make them', because Sunderland once 'made' many ships. A helpful way to remember it is that a Mackem is someone from Sunderland.
