What is the meaning of Demotic?

noun

  • A simplified cursive form of the ancient hieratic script.
    • usage: "Demotic script was eventually replaced by Greek"
  • The modern Greek vernacular.

adjective

  • Of or written in or belonging to the form of modern Greek based on colloquial use.
  • Of or for the common people.
    • usage: "demotic entertainments"; "demotic speech"; "a poet with a keen ear for demotic rhythms"
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