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Definition of Demotic
1. Noun. A simplified cursive form of the ancient hieratic script. "Demotic script was eventually replaced by Greek"
2. Adjective. Of or written in or belonging to the form of modern Greek based on colloquial use.
3. Noun. The modern Greek vernacular.
4. Adjective. Of or for the common people. "A poet with a keen ear for demotic rhythms"
Similar to: Common
Definition of Demotic
1. a. Of or pertaining to the people; popular; common.
Definition of Demotic
1. pertaining to a simplified form of ancient Egyptian writing [adj]
Medical Definition of Demotic
1. Of or pertaining to the people; popular; common. Demotic alphabet or character, a form of writing used in Egypt after six or seven centuries before Christ, for books, deeds, and other such writings; a simplified form of the hieratic character. Synonym: epistolographic character, and enchorial character. See Enchorial. Origin: Gr, fr. The people: cf. F. Demotique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)