predecessor

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈpriːdɪsɛsə(r)/
• (Canada) IPA ^(key): /ˈpriːdɪsɛsɚ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈprɛd.ə.sɛs.ɚ/ or /ˈpri.də.sɛs.ɚ/

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Noun

Singular predecessor

Plural predecessors

1. (countable) A predecessor is someone who held an office before the current holder (incumbent).
   • Antonym: successor