RELEGATION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

relegation

noun

Definition of relegation

as in deportation

the forced removal from a homeland the relegation of Japanese-Americans to internment camps during World War II

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Recent Examples of relegation Unai Emery, who transformed the club from relegation battler to Champions League contender, was forced to rebuild a team that won the Europa League last season and has done that in double-quick time. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Now in Portugal’s third division, after one relegation setback, the club has its eyes on returning to the Primiera Liga. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Propped up by strong finishing, Tottenham were on 11 points at this stage a year ago, but soon reverted to their relegation-battling baseline once that ruthlessness deserted them. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

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Noun

But no one has brought up anything about a deportation order or appearance notice, according to her.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
If denaturalization and deportation are on the table, the calculus will be different for would-be witnesses weighing whether to testify against terrorist organizations that are still active in their home countries, the former official said.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of deportation

Noun

Suspensions and expulsions FIU charged nine students with violations of its Student Conduct and Honor Code.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Masterson wanted a representative of Scientology to take the stand to lay out its internal processes and dispute the expulsion claims.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026

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