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relegation

[/ˌreɪləˈɡeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: relegações
relegação
1. The act of demoting someone or something to a lower position, rank, or division
The team's relegation to the second division was a disappointment.
A relegação do time para a segunda divisão foi uma decepção.
2. Banishment or exile to a remote place
His relegation to a remote outpost ended his political career.
Sua relegação para um posto remoto encerrou sua carreira política.
3. The assignment of something to a lower category or level of importance
The issue was relegated to the back pages of the newspaper.
A questão foi relegada às páginas interiores do jornal.
NYC Slang
getting sent down; benching
Synonyms
demotiondowngradebanishmentexiledismissal
Antonyms
promotionelevationadvancementascension

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relegação
Standard usage, commonly used in sports context
Rio de Janeiro
rebaixamento
Popular alternative, especially in football/soccer
São Paulo
relegação / rebaixamento
Both terms used interchangeably
Portugal
relegação / despromoção
Relegação is standard; despromoção also used in sports

Related Idioms & Phrases

relegate to the background
relegate to obscurity
face relegation
fight for survival (to avoid relegation)
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