philodemic
English
Etymology
Ancient Greek
- philo- + demos
Adjective
philodemic (comparative more philodemic, superlative most philodemic)
- Having a love for the people.
- 1994, Gregory Vlastos, Myles Burnyeat, Socratic Studies (page 106)
- The lot was vulnerable to criticism on philodemic grounds.
- 1994, Gregory Vlastos, Myles Burnyeat, Socratic Studies (page 106)
- Of or relating to the Philodemic Society of Georgetown University.
Usage notes
- Now mainly seen in the name of the Philodemic Society (founded 1830), a student debating organization at Georgetown University.
Related terms
- Philodemician