Synonyms for Demotic

Synonyms for (noun) Demotic

Synonyms: Romaic, Demotic

Definition: the modern Greek vernacular

Similar words: New Greek, Modern Greek

Definition: the Greek language as spoken and written today


Synonyms: Demotic, Demotic script

Definition: a simplified cursive form of the ancient hieratic script

Usage: Demotic script was eventually replaced by Greek

Similar words: hieratic, hieratic script

Definition: a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics; used especially by the priests


Synonyms for (adj) Demotic

Synonyms: demotic

Definition: of or for the common people

Usage: demotic entertainments; demotic speech; a poet with a keen ear for demotic rhythms

Similar words: common

Definition: having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual

Usage: the common man; a common sailor; the common cold; a common nuisance; followed common procedure; it is common knowledge that she lives alone; the common housefly; a common brand of soap


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