Meaning of the word demise in English

What does demise mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

demise

US /dɪˈmaɪz/
UK /dɪˈmaɪz/

Noun

1.

a person's death

Example:
The sudden demise of the old king shocked the nation.
We mourn the demise of a great leader.
2.

the end or failure of an enterprise or institution

Example:
The company's demise was due to poor management.
Many predicted the demise of traditional newspapers.
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