Demotion
noun
noun ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status. countable, uncountable
"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."
- 2 act of lowering in rank or position wordnet
Example
More examples"He's quite philosophical about his demotion."