demos
Americannoun
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the common people of an ancient Greek state.
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the common people; populace.
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Sociology. a people viewed as a political unit.
noun
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the people of a nation regarded as a political unit
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rare the common people; masses
Etymology
Origin of demos
1770–80; < Greek dêmos district, people; cf. demo-
Example Sentences
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The festival is a not-for-profit event, hosting entertainment, crafts, food and cookery demos, with any money made being donated to charities, with children's cancer charity Abby's Heroes the main beneficiary.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
With his mind settled, Kahan was able to re-evaluate the demos he'd accumulated.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
At Monday's "ClawCon" event in Tokyo, where many of the hundreds of participants were dressed as lobsters, OpenClaw demos were held on stage and experts helped attendees install their agents.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
When I signed to Columbia, I handed over everything I had, all my demos.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
This being a direct rather than a representative democracy, membership of the demos, or sovereign body, was by right rather than by election, and every decision was taken on a one-man, one-vote basis.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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