incumbent

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Singular
incumbent

Plural
incumbents

  1. 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.

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Positive
incumbent

Comparative
none

Superlative
none

  1. If someone is incumbent, they are in a political position now.
    They are incumbent in this election because they are in office.

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