Word
demos
Phoneticsdemos
US/ˈdɛˌmoʊz/
UK/dˈɛməʊz/
Definitions
01plural of demo
n. more than one short version of a song, video game, or software used to show how it works.
n. the plural form of 'demo', referring to multiple preliminary versions of a product, recording, or software application used for promotional or testing purposes.
“The band recorded three demos in a small studio before they signed a record deal.”
“The developer released several playable demos to the community to gather feedback on the game's mechanics before the official launch.”
Informal
Usage
Commonly used as a clipped form of 'demonstrations'.
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02the common people
n. the ordinary citizens of a country or city, especially when talking about democracy.
n. the common populace of a state or district, particularly in the context of an ancient Greek city-state or democratic theory.
“The politician claimed to speak for the demos rather than the wealthy elite.”
“In Athenian democracy, the power of the demos was exercised through direct participation in the assembly.”
Academic · Formal
Usage
Often used in political science or historical contexts; usually takes a singular or plural verb depending on whether it is viewed as a single body or a group of individuals.
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03Greek administrative area
n. a local government area or municipality in modern Greece.
n. a Greek municipality or administrative subdivision, originally referring to the local units of ancient Attica.
“Each demos in the region has its own local council to manage village affairs.”
“The administrative reforms restructured the various demos into larger regional units to improve governance.”
Technical
Teaching tip
This is a highly specific term mostly encountered in texts about Greek history or modern Greek administration.
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