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relegation
[ rel-i-gey-shuhn ]
noun
- assignment or banishment to an inferior position, place, rank, or condition:
Many factors are responsible for the relegation of disabled people to the margins of society.
The pending legislation shows the relegation of environmental concerns toward the bottom of the priority list in energy politics.
- Soccer. demotion to a lower playing league or division based on a team’s record:
The European leagues are a meritocratic hierarchy connected by promotion and relegation.
Word History and Origins
Origin of relegation1
Example Sentences
There is a lot at stake for the Magpies in the race for Champions League qualification, while it is just a matter of time until Ipswich's relegation is confirmed.
The 38-year-old's impending departure from the King Power Stadium is a perfect example of how the club is now at a crossroads following their relegation.
He remained with the Foxes after their relegation in 2023 and helped the club to an immediate return to the Premier League in 2024.
The big-spending Parisian side, who sacked former England coach Stuart Lancaster in February, lie only four points above the relegation play-off spot with five rounds remaining of the regular season.
Both could end the season on exactly 100 points - yet will be immediately tipped for relegation next season.
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