What does demotion mean?
Demotion means An act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status..
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An act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status..
Unlike other previous Prelates, who were swiftly anointed bishops, Francis did not follow suit. Ocáriz remained a Monsignor. In the eyes of many observers, it was a demotion of Opus Dei.
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Demotion means An act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status..
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Possible antonyms include promotion.
Unlike other previous Prelates, who were swiftly anointed bishops, Francis did not follow suit. Ocáriz remained a Monsignor. In the eyes of many observers, it was a demotion of Opus Dei.
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