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demotions

demotions is the plural of demotion.

Meaning of demotion

Noun

demotion (countable and uncountable, plural demotions)

  1. An act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status.
    • Unlike other previous Prelates, who were swiftly anointed bishops, Francis did not follow suit. Ocáriz remained a Monsignor. In the eyes of many observers, it was a demotion of Opus Dei.2024 March 16, Antonia Cundy, “The Opus Dei diaries”, in FT Weekend, London: The Financial Times Ltd., →ISSN, →OCLC, page 18

Questions about demotions

What is demotions the plural of?
Demotions is the plural of demotion.

Words near demotions in the dictionary

  1. demoticist
  2. demoticists
  3. demotics
  4. demoting
  5. demotion
  6. demotions
  7. demotist
  8. demotists
  9. demotivate
  10. demotivated
  11. demotivates

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