philodemic

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek. By surface analysis, philo- +‎ demos +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛmɪk

Adjective

philodemic (comparative more philodemic, superlative most philodemic)

1. Having a love for the people.
   • 1994, Gregory Vlastos, Myles Burnyeat, Socratic Studies, page 106:

     The lot was vulnerable to criticism on philodemic grounds.

2. 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