1. the act of moving someone to a lower rank or less important position

Examples

• His demotion from manager to assistant was unexpected.
• The demotion came after several complaints about her performance.
• She accepted the demotion rather than lose her job entirely.
• The company announced his demotion in yesterday’s meeting.
• After the scandal, his demotion was swift and public.
• The demotion meant a significant pay cut for the employee.