noun
demos
DEE-mos
noun
1
The common people of a state or society, especially in the context of democracy.
"Politicians claim to speak for the demos, but not all agree."
How to Use Demos
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal word for "the people" as a political body, most often seen in discussions of democracy.
Common mistake
Not to be confused with "demo" (a short sample recording or product trial), which is an unrelated, informal word.
Word Forms
demoses plural, demoi plural
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek dêmos, "the common people of a district or city-state" — the same root found in "democracy."