Learn English – What would you call a person who is being replaced by another

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In my specific case, I need a single word to call an employee who is being replaced by another due to his/her retirement, death, resignation etc.

Anything like “Replacee” may be suitable.

Best Answer

One word is Incumbent

adjective

  1. holding an indicated position, role, office, etc., currently:

the incumbent officers of the club.

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noun

  1. the holder of an office:

The incumbent was challenged by a fusion candidate.

Source: Dictionary.com

This word implies that the person being referred to is the current holder of the office or position, but might not hold it in the future.

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