advancement

What it means

1. countableuncountableThe act of advancing; promotion to a higher place or dignity

   the advancement of learning

   1 more example

   Dati launched a blistering attack on the prime minister, François Fillon, under whom she served as justice minister, accusing him of sexism, elitism, arrogance and hindering the political advancement of ethnic minorities.

   2011 December 14, Angelique Chrisafis, “Rachida Dati accuses French PM of sexism and elitism”, in Guardian

   Synonyms: progression, improvement, furtherance

2. countableuncountableThe state of being advanced
3. countableuncountableHow advanced something is

In a sentence

the advancement of learning

Where it comes from

1. Old Frenchavancement
2. Middle Englishavancement
3. Englishadvancement

From Middle English avancement, Old French avancement. See advance. Morphologically advance + -ment.