incumbent
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Noun
- An incumbent is a person who currently holds a type of position, often in politics.
- She was an incumbent in the last election for the office she holds.
Antonyms
- challenger
- non-incumbent
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Adjective
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Positive |
Comparative |
Superlative |
- If someone is incumbent, they are in a political position now.
- They are incumbent in this election because they are in office.
Antonyms
- non-incumbent
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