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Definition of demotion

demotion

/dɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/
de · mo · tion
Plural:demotions
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Adjective:demotional
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demotion Lexical Profile

demotion Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A reduction in rank, status, or position, especially in a workplace, organization, or sports league.

Example

"After failing to meet the quarterly sales targets, the regional manager faced a sudden demotion to an entry-level role."

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• Rhymes for demotion

• Nearby Words

demoralizingly
demos
demote
demotion
demotivate
demotivation
demountable

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 19th-century American English as a back-formation modeled on 'promotion', combining the Latin prefix 'de-' (down from) with '-motion' (from 'movere', meaning to move).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Demotion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/demotion
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