Latin Roots
-scrib-/-script-,
meaning “to write”
-dem-
meaning “people”
democracy
(n.): government by the people
describe
(v.): to tell or depict in written or spoken words; give an account of
demographics
(n.): the statistical data of a population, especially those showing average age, income, education, etc.
prescription
(n.): a direction, usually written, for the preparation and use of a medicine
endemic
(adj.): natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place; native; indigenous
subscribe
(v.): to pledge, as by signing an agreement, to give or pay money as a contribution, gift, or investment.
demagogue
a person, especially an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people.
transcribe
(v.): to make a written copy