incumbent

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/

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Noun

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.

Antonyms

• challenger
• non-incumbent

Related words and phrases

• incumbency

See also

• election
• politics

Adjective

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.

Antonyms

• non-incumbent

Related words and phrases

• incumbency

See also

• election
• office
• politics