noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The relegation of the soccer team to the second division was a result of their poor performance in the last season.

Definition:relating to sports, especially team sports played for recreation or exercise, often in a competitive context.

From sporting

Example:The decision to impose social relegation for poor academic performance faced significant public opposition.

Definition:concerned with the society or public life in general, as distinct from private or personal life.

From social

Example:Political relegation of the opposition party to the sidelines was seen as a nod to authoritarianism.

Definition:relating to the process of government; the exercise of power and authority.

From political

Example:Economic relegation to a backwater status could be a consequence of trade policies.

Definition:relating to the system by which a country's trade and industry are controlled, especially in a spirit of protectionism.

From economic

Example:The relegation of the football team will cause a significant division of supporters.

Definition:a part of a large company or organization, especially one operating in a particular country or in a particular area of activity.

From division

Example:Relegation to the lower league due to financial troubles has become a significant issue in professional sports.

Definition:an association of sports clubs organized for playing a competitive sport, with rules in common and structure for competitions.

From league

Example:The team's relegation brought about a wave of criticism towards the coaching staff.

Definition:a group of people working together, especially in sports, to achieve a particular aim, win a match, or series of matches.

From team

Example:The league system has a well-defined path from the top to the bottom, with relegation and promotion playing key roles.

Definition:a structured system in which sports teams are organized into a hierarchy of divisions with promotion and relegation between them.

From league system

Example:His relegation to a minor position within the company demoralized him.

Definition:the particular situation or place in which someone or something exists or is found, especially with reference to the relationship to other things.

From position

Example:The transfer of the football club to a new owner didn't stop the team from facing relegation issues.

Definition:the action or process of moving people or things from one place to another, especially from one position to another.

From transfer