deme

Meanings

• noun

  A small political or social unit in ancient Greece.

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Variants

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deme , demes

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Etymology

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From Greek δῆμος (dēmos), 'people'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'deme' is related to the English word 'democracy', which comes from the Greek words δημοκρατία (dēmokratía), meaning 'rule by the people'.

2. The concept of a deme was an important part of ancient Greek society and influenced the development of democratic institutions in the Western world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Polis: An ancient Greek city-state.

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In ancient Greek city-states, a deme was a local district or ward, and its inhabitants were called demotas. The demes were responsible for managing local affairs, such as religious ceremonies and public works. They also formed the basis for the military organization of the city-state.

How to Memorize "deme"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people living in a small community in ancient Greece, managing their local affairs and defending their city-state together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deme' with the concept of a local community or ward in ancient Greece.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Deme is short for Demos, which means People' to memorize the meaning of the word.

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