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relegate

Syllabification: (rel·e·gate)
Pronunciation: /ˈreləˌgāt/
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Definition of relegate

verb

[with object]
  • consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position:they aim to prevent women from being relegated to a secondary role

Derivatives

relegation

Pronunciation: /ˌreləˈgāSHən/
noun

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'send into exile'): from Latin relegat- 'sent away, referred', from the verb relegare, from re- 'again' + legare 'send'

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