noun as in strong fondness

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subdivision, village

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Example Sentences

Example:The cities were subdivided into smaller demes for better management and governance.

Definition:A smaller part of a larger unit or organization, such as a deme within a larger society or administrative division.

From subdivision

Example:Each deme was considered a self-governing village, with its own assembly and laws.

Definition:A small community, which could be an administrative unit similar to a deme in terms of its local autonomy and social structure.

From village