Incumbent (Noun)
Meaning
The official who holds an office.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The incumbent mayor has been in office for three terms and is seeking re-election.
- The challenger criticized the incumbent senator for not doing enough to address the state's economic issues.
- As the incumbent president, she was the clear front-runner in the upcoming election.
- The incumbent governor's popularity has been declining in recent months due to a series of scandals.
- The incumbent congressman has been representing the district for over 20 years and is known for his seniority and influence.