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Meaning of
incumbent
in English
incumbent
us
//ˈɪnkʌment//
uk
//ˈɪnkʌmənt//
#moderate
Plural
incumbents
Definitions
Adjective
holding
a
current
office
or
title
;
ecclesiastical
The
incumbent
president
will
finish
their
term
soon
.
currently
holding
a
position
;
an
officeholder
The
incumbent
manager
has
been
in
the
role
for
five
years
.
imposed
as
an
obligation
on
someone
It
is
incumbent
on
all
citizens
to
pay
their
taxes
.
imposed
as
a
duty
or
responsibility
(
on
someone
)
The
company
recognizes
that
safety
is
incumbent
on
every
employee
.
Noun
person
holding
an
office
or
title
The
incumbent
of
the
parish
is
responsible
for
its
spiritual
needs
.
office
holder
with
specific
responsibilities
The
church
is
seeking
a
new
incumbent
to
oversee
community
outreach
.
Compounds / Phrases
be incumbent on
