Promotion
/prəˈmoʊ.ʃən/noun
The act of raising someone to a higher position or rank.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, the concept of promotion was closely linked to the idea of divine favor, suggesting that one's rise in status could be influenced by the gods.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*meue-
“to push, to move”
Latin
Latin
promotio
“a moving forward, advancement”
Old French
Old French
promotion
“advancement, elevation”
Late Middle English
Middle English
promotion
“the act of raising to a higher position”