RELEGATE


Meaning of RELEGATE in English

■ verb assign an inferior rank or position to.

↘ Brit. transfer (a sports team) to a lower division of a league.

Derivatives

relegation noun

Origin

ME (in the sense 'send into exile'): from L. relegat- , relegare 'send away'.

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