Word Type

Noun

The word "preferment" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

preferment-hunting

Derived From

prefer

Context

historical

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

accusal accusation promotion

Type Of (IsA)

accusation promotion

Related Terms

prefermentation

Related Terms

advance advancement church of england claim furtherance office position prefer preference prestige profit promotion push right

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