1
a simplified cursive form of the ancient hieratic script
"Demotic script was eventually replaced by Greek"
2
the modern Greek vernacular
3
Language as spoken or written by the common people.
1
of or written in or belonging to the form of modern Greek based on colloquial use
2
of or for the common people
"demotic entertainments"
"demotic speech"
"a poet with a keen ear for demotic rhythms"
3
Of or for the common people.
1
demotic Egyptian script, used from c. 650BCE to 452CE.
Example Sentences
"Demotic script was eventually replaced by Greek"
noun
"demotic entertainments"
adjective
"demotic speech"
adjective
"a poet with a keen ear for demotic rhythms"
adjective
Broader Terms (hypernyms)