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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Telis Demos is a writer for the Journal’s Heard on the Street column, covering banks and financial services.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Demos, presentations and meetings will take place in a massive convention center as well as ballrooms and suites throughout the city.
From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026
Merope has helped the think tank Demos write a report which is calling on NHS England to urgently put in place Martha's rule.
From BBC • Sep. 4, 2023
Demos recorded at that time got the attention of Steve Allen, who put her on his prime-time television variety show.
From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2023
Virginia Demos, who teaches psychology at Harvard, recalls having long conversations with Tomkins during the 1988 Democratic National Convention.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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