incumbent

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Learn the meaning of incumbent with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

incumbent

(adjective, noun)

Meaning

currently holding a particular position

Example

"The incumbent member of parliament faced a tough election challenge."

Synonyms

officeholdercurrent

Antonyms

nonincumbentunseated

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'incumbere', meaning to lie upon.
Related word forms
  • noun: incumbency
  • adjective: incumbent's