demotic

[US]/dɪˈmɒtɪk/
[UK]/dɪˈmɑːtɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. common language (in ancient Egypt)
adj. colloquial, popular.
Word Forms
Pluraldemotics

Phrases & Collocations

demotic language

demotic script

Example Sentences

demotic speech; demotic entertainments.

The socioligist maintained that a demotic society would lower the nation's standards.

The second is Comprehensive Education, including Literae Humaniores, History and Demotics, for instance, Business Ethic is one of the most important courses.

The demotic poetry of Robert Burns or the skirl of bagpipes at Highland gatherings are easily appreciated by immigrants.

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