of or written in or belonging to the form of modern Greek based on colloquial use
[ Syn: demotic ]
Demotic (adj.)
a simplified cursive form of the ancient hieratic script; Demotic script was eventually replaced by Greek
[ Syn: demotic , demotic script ]
the modern Greek vernacular
Demotic (n.)
of or for the common people; demotic entertainments; demotic speech; a poet with a keen ear for demotic rhythms'