What does the cryptic crossword clue "Downgrade protest leaders in this encampment (6)" mean?

The definition is "Downgrade". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DEMO (synonym="protest") + T (synonym="in") + E (first_letter="encampment") = DEMOTE; definition: "Downgrade" The answer is DEMOTE.

Downgrade protest leaders in this encampment (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17002 | 19 Across | 2023-01-02 flower

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