deme

[deem]

noun

1. one of the administrative divisions of ancient Attica and of modern Greece.

2. Biology.,  a local population of organisms of the same kind, especially one in which the genetic mix is similar throughout the group.

deme

/ diːm /

noun

1. 1. (in preclassical Greece) the territory inhabited by a tribe

   2. (in ancient Attica) a geographical unit of local government

2. biology a group of individuals within a species that possess particular characteristics of cytology, genetics, etc

deme

1. A small, locally interbreeding group of organisms within a larger population. Demes are isolated reproductively from other members of their species, although the isolation may only be partial and is not necessarily permanent. Because they share a somewhat restricted gene pool, members of a deme generally differ morphologically to some degree from members of other demes.

2. See also population

Other Word Forms

• demic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of deme¹

First recorded in 1620–30, deme is from the Greek word dêmos a district, the people, commons

Word History and Origins

Origin of deme¹

C19: from Greek dēmos district in local government, the populace

Example Sentences

Cleveland’s Serigne Deme had 18 points and 16 rebounds.

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Kamari King scored 19 points, Cayden Kelly had 16 points and Serigne Deme had 10 points and 10 rebounds.

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It coincided with the arrival of 6-foot-8 junior Serigne Deme, who transferred from Blair after being displaced because of the Eaton fire.

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The Cavaliers’ starting five looks solid with the addition of Deme, but foul trouble against Chatsworth or Westchester would be tough to overcome.

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Kelly has benefited most from Deme’s arrival.

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