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deme.

A township or other subdivision of ancient Attica.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/diːm/
  1. A township or other subdivision of ancient Attica.

  2. A distinct local population of plants or animals.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek δῆμος (dêmos, “district”). Doublet of demos.

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