demos

[dee-mos]

de·mos

[dee-mos]
noun
1.
the common people of an ancient Greek state.
2.
the common people; populace.
3.
Sociology. a people viewed as a political unit.

Origin:
1770–80; < Greek dêmos district, people; compare demo-

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Demos is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
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dem·o

[dem-oh] Informal.
noun, plural dem·os.
1.
demonstration (defs. 4, 6).
2.
demonstrator (def. 5).
3.
a recording of a new song or of one performed by an unknown singer or singing group, distributed to disc jockeys, recording companies, etc., to demonstrate the merits of the song or performer.
4.
demolition (def. 1): He does flooring and demo for a living.
verb (used with object) dem·oed, dem·o·ing.
5.
to try out or exhibit the use of (a product, process, or the like): You can demo the game without downloading or buying it.
6.
to record (a song) to demonstrate the merits of the song or performer.

Origin:
1935–40; by shortening; see -o

Dem·o

[dem-oh]
noun, plural Dem·os. Informal.
a member of the Democratic party; Democrat.

Origin:
1785–95, Americanism
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demos (ˈdiːmɒs)
 
n
1.  the people of a nation regarded as a political unit
2.  rare the common people; masses
 
[C19: from Greek: the populace; see deme]

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