Meaning of the word retrogression in English

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retrogression

US /ˌret.rəˈɡreʃ.ən/
UK /ˌret.rəˈɡreʃ.ən/

Noun

the act of returning to an earlier, usually worse or less developed state or condition

Example:
The country experienced a period of economic retrogression.
His behavior showed a clear retrogression to childhood habits.