Enchoric

/ɛnˈkɔːrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Belonging to or common within a particular country or people; indigenous or domestic in nature.

Etymology

From Greek enkhórios with the -ic suffix. This variant of enchorial emphasizes the regional or cultural specificity of something.

Kelly Says

Enchoric means 'of the people' basically—it's used by Egyptologists to describe everyday writing and art made by Egyptians for Egyptians, separate from the fancy hieroglyphic ceremonial stuff!

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