Looking for the meaning of the word DEMOTIONS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DEMOTIONS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Demotion
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 19th century: from demote, on the pattern of promotion
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌdiːˈməʊʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
reduction in rank or status
Short Definition:reduction in rank or status
Examples:- she could remain on the staff if she accepted demotion to ordinary lecturer
- too many demotions would weaken morale
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