noun

demotion

Demotion (noun) means a move to a lower rank, position, or level. Example: “He took the demotion rather than lose his job entirely.”

noun

A move to a lower rank, position, or level.

"He took the demotion rather than lose his job entirely."

"Poor performance reviews led to her demotion from team leader."

How to use demotion

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing moved down a rank or grade, the opposite of a promotion.

Easily confused with

promotion →

Common pairings

face demotion demotion in rank

demotions plural

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He took the _____ rather than lose his job entirely.

promotion

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What does “demotion” mean?

The word “demotion” means a move to a lower rank, position, or level. In plain terms, being moved down a rank or grade, the opposite of a promotion.

How do you use “demotion” in a sentence?

Here is “demotion” used in a sentence: “He took the demotion rather than lose his job entirely.”

What is the opposite of “demotion”?

The opposite of “demotion” — its antonyms — is promotion.

What part of speech is “demotion”?

“Demotion” is a noun.

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