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demos

[ 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.

demos

/ ˈdiːmɒs /

noun

  1. the people of a nation regarded as a political unit
  2. rare.
    the common people; masses

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Word History and Origins

Origin of demos1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of demos1

C19: from Greek: the populace; see deme

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