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incumbent vs officeholder

officeholder vs incumbent

incumbent and officeholder both are nouns.

incumbent is an adjective but officeholder is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
incumbent Yes Yes No No
officeholder Yes No No No
As nouns, incumbent and officeholder are synonyms defined as:
  • incumbent and officeholder: the official who holds an office
incumbent (noun) officeholder (noun)
the official who holds an office the official who holds an office
someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust
incumbent (adjective) officeholder (adjective)
currently holding an office
necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
lying or leaning on something else
Difference between incumbent and officeholder

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