PoliticsAugust 15, 2026

demerging

dee-MUR-jing

Definition

The act or process of separating or undoing the merger of previously combined organizations or entities.

Etymology

The word is a derivative of 'merge,' which comes from the Latin 'mergere' meaning 'to plunge or dip.' The prefix 'de-' signifies the reversal or undoing of that merging action.

In the news

The Delhi government is considering demerging polytechnic institutes from the Skill and Entrepreneurship University to address administrative and operational problems caused by their initial consolidation.

Delhi government mulls restructuring of skill university

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The New Indian Express

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