The term POM in Australia commonly denotes a person of
British (usually of English heritage) origin. Many British people or those of British origin consider the expression offensive or racist when used by people not of British origin to describe English or British people, yet acceptable when used within that community
Another unofficial explanation is that P.O.M.E. stands for 'Prisoner of Mother England' or that P.O.H.M.E. stands for 'Prisoner of Her Majesty's Exile'. It has also been suggested that POM stands for "product of Mother England".
What is the meaning of the word “POM” ?
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