noun
Meaning 1
A township or other subdivision of ancient Attica.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: demos
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
deme
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/diːm/
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rhymes with -iːm
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homophone: deem (Received Pronunciation)
noun
Meaning 2
A distinct local population of plants or animals.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, ecology, natural-sciences
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From Ancient Greek δῆμος (dêmos, “district”). Doublet of demos.
Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: demos — township of Attica
- French: dème — township of Attica
- Greek: δήμος (dímos) — township of Attica
- Ancient Greek: δῆμος (dêmos) — township of Attica