Demotic
Pronunciation: /dɛˈmɑtɪk/
Demotic (adjective)
- relating to the language used by ordinary people in daily life.
- referring to a simplified script used in ancient Egypt for writing documents.
Examples
- The novel is written in a demotic style.
- She prefers demotic expressions in her poetry.
Common collocations: demotic speech, demotic style, use demotic, demotic script, read demotic