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Meaning of nonpromotion
The primary meaning of "nonpromotion" is the act or fact of not being promoted or advanced in a job or position.
Etymology of nonpromotion
The word "nonpromotion" is derived from the prefix "non-" meaning "not" or "opposite of" and the word "promotion" which comes from the Latin "promovere" meaning "to move forward"
The word has been in use since the mid-20th century to describe the act or fact of not being promoted or advanced in a job or position
Synonyms
demotion
relegation
downgrade
downsizing
reduction
diminution
curtailment
cutback
retrenchment
displacement
removal
ousting
dismissal
firing
layoff
termination
demobilization
disbandment
dissolution
abandonment
rejection
refusal
denial
repudiation
spurning
bypassing
overlooking
passing over
neglect
omission
exclusion
Definitions
- The act of not promoting or advancing someone in a job or position
- * The state of not being promoted or advanced in a job or position
- * A decision or action not to promote or advance someone
Usage Examples
- The employee felt frustrated after years of nonpromotion and decided to look for a new job
- * The company's nonpromotion policy led to a lack of career advancement opportunities for many employees
- * The nonpromotion of the candidate was due to a lack of experience and qualifications