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preferment
Preferment (noun) means a right to be paid, or to buy something, ahead of anyone else.
noun
1
A right to be paid, or to buy something, ahead of anyone else.
2
The process of being moved forward into a better or more favourable position.
3
A promotion to a more senior job or role.
4
A well-paid or respected post, especially one within the Church of England.
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Etymology
From Middle English preferment, preferrement, prefferment; equivalent to prefer + -ment.
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What is the meaning of preferment?
"preferment" (noun) means a right to be paid, or to buy something, ahead of anyone else.
What is the opposite of preferment?
The opposite of "preferment" is degradation.
What are the different meanings of preferment?
"preferment" has 3 main meanings: 1. A right to be paid, or to buy something, ahead of anyone else; 2. The process of being moved forward into a better or more favourable position; 3. A promotion to a more senior job or role.
