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demotic - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'demotic' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Demotic [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to the people; popular; common.

Meaning of 'demotic' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . demotic [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a simplified cursive form of the ancient hieratic script
Example in sentence:
  • Demotic script was eventually replaced by Greek
2 . demotic [ s]
Meaning (2):
- of or for the common people
Example in sentence:
  • a poet with a keen ear for demotic rhythms;
  • demotic entertainments;
  • demotic speech

Nearby Words:

demagnetize demagog demagogic demagogical demagogism demagogue demagogy demain demand demandable

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