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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIncumbent
/ɪnˈkʌm.bənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The holder of an office or position, especially an elected political office.
"The incumbent won the election by a narrow margin after a hard-fought campaign."
- 1
Currently holding an office, position, or role.
"Incumbent officials often have a distinct advantage in fundraising and name recognition."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'incumbent-' meaning 'leaning upon', stemming from the verb 'incumbere' (to lie upon, apply oneself to). By the 15th century in English, it came to refer specifically to an official holding a benefice or church office, eventually broadening to any person holding a political office or official position.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Incumbent" is said worldwide
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titulaire
Transliteration: titulaire
"Le titulaire actuel se présente pour un nouveau mandat."
Amtsinhaber
Transliteration: Amtsinhaber
"Der Amtsinhaber strebt die Wiederwahl an."
titolare
Transliteration: titolare
"Il titolare della carica ha annunciato le sue dimissioni."
titular
Transliteration: titular
"El candidato titular encabeza las encuestas electorales."
ocupante do cargo
Transliteration: ocupante do cargo
"O atual ocupante do cargo defendeu sua gestão."
पदाधिकारी
Transliteration: padadhikari
"वर्तमान पदाधिकारी ने चुनावों में अपनी जीत दर्ज की।"
职位持有者
Transliteration: zhíwèi chíyǒuzhě
"现任职位持有者在竞选期间发表了重要演讲。"
현직자
Transliteration: hyeonjikja
"현직자는 이번 선거에서 강력한 경쟁 상대와 마주하고 있다."
現職
Transliteration: genshoku
"現職の候補者が選挙戦を優位に進めている。"
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