"demosophy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From demo- + -sophy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|demo|sophy}} demo- + -sophy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} demosophy (uncountable)
  1. (folkloristics, sociology, rare) the wisdom of the people; collective wisdom Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Sociology
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