Deme
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Deme is a noun meaning A township or other subdivision of ancient Attica.
Meaning
A township or other subdivision of ancient Attica.
More Meanings
- (ecology) A distinct local population of plants or animals.
Example Sentences
They increased the authority of the Assembly and divided Attica into numerous small wardlike districts, the demes.
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 […].
Word Forms
- demes
Synonyms for deme
Depending on context, synonyms include demos.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include demesman, demos, trittys, naucrary, demiurge, megalopolis.
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