Looking for the meaning of the word DEMOTED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DEMOTED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Demote
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 19th century: from de-‘down’ + a shortened form of promote
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌdiːˈməʊt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
move (someone) to a lower position or rank, usually as a punishment
Short Definition:move someone to lower position or rank, usually as punishment
Examples:- the head of the army was demoted to deputy defence secretary
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