DEMOTIC
Scrabble letter values: D2E1M3O1T1I1C3 = 12
Definition
- adjective of or written in or belonging to the form of modern Greek based on colloquial use.
- adjective of or for the common people.
- noun a simplified cursive form of the ancient hieratic script. — synonyms: Demotic_script
- noun the modern Greek vernacular. — synonyms: Romaic
Examples
- “demotic entertainments”
- “demotic speech”
- “a poet with a keen ear for demotic rhythms”