Demotic

Pronunciation: /dɛˈmɑtɪk/

Demotic (adjective)

  1. relating to the language used by ordinary people in daily life.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Demotic

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Demotic

  • Describing language used in official or serious contexts.