demos

American  

[dee-mos] / ˈdi mɒs /

noun

1. the common people of an ancient Greek state.

2. the common people; populace.

3. Sociology. a people viewed as a political unit.

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demos British  

/ ˈdiːmɒs /

noun

1. the people of a nation regarded as a political unit

2. rare the common people; masses

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Etymology

Origin of demos

1770–80; < Greek dêmos district, people; demo-

Example Sentences

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

During that time, the star also won a Grammy for Now and Then, the single billed as the final Beatles track, which was recovered from demos with the help of cutting-edge audio technology.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The demos, meaning “people”—in practice, all adult male citizens of free birth—enacted laws through elected assemblies and councils.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

He estimates that roughly half the artists he works with represent themselves, often reaching out directly after meeting him at shows or sending demos.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 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