Deme
//diːm// noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A township or other subdivision of ancient Attica.
"If two persons bore the same name[…] ambiguity was avoided […] by indicating their place of origin, the name of the tribe or deme being added for persons of the same town […], and the name of the country or town for foreigners […]."
- 2 A distinct local population of plants or animals.
Example
More examples"If two persons bore the same name[…] ambiguity was avoided […] by indicating their place of origin, the name of the tribe or deme being added for persons of the same town […], and the name of the country or town for foreigners […]."
Etymology
From Ancient Greek δῆμος (dêmos, “district”). Doublet of demos.
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