demotic Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a simplified cursive form of the ancient hieratic script
   Demotic script.
   
   • Demotic script was eventually replaced by Greek
2. noun the modern Greek vernacular
   Romaic.
   
3. adjective of or written in or belonging to the form of modern Greek based on colloquial use
   
4. adjective satellite of or for the common people
   
   • demotic entertainments
   • demotic speech
   • a poet with a keen ear for demotic rhythms

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