DEMOTIC

• (noun) the modern Greek vernacular

  synonyms : romaic

• (noun) a simplified cursive form of the ancient hieratic script

  "Demotic script was eventually replaced by Greek"

  synonyms : demotic script

• (adj.) of or written in or belonging to the form of modern Greek based on colloquial use

• (adj.) of or for the common people

  "demotic entertainments", "demotic speech", "a poet with a keen ear for demotic rhythms"

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