demotic

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a simplified cursive form of the ancient hieratic script
  2. noun the modern Greek vernacular
  3. adjective of or written in or belonging to the form of modern Greek based on colloquial use

Etymology

First attested in 1822, from Ancient Greek δημοτικός (dēmotikós, “common”), from δημότης (dēmótēs, “commoner”), from δῆμος (dêmos, “the common people”).

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Synonyms

Demotic script

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