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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.

Synonyms

  • Officeholder

Hypernyms

  • Functionary
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