demotic

(noun) a simplified cursive form of the ancient hieratic script. Synonyms: Demotic, Demotic script. Example: "Demotic script was eventually replaced by greek."

(noun) the modern Greek vernacular. Synonyms: Romaic, Demotic.

(adj) of or written in or belonging to the form of modern Greek based on colloquial use. Synonyms: Demotic.

(adj) of or for the common people. Examples: "Demotic entertainments." "Demotic speech." "A poet with a keen ear for demotic rhythms."