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predecessor
nounmasculineformalcommon/ɐ̃.tɨ.sɨˈsoɾ/an·te·ces·sor
Definition
1One who precedes another in time, especially in a sequence, office, or lineage.
Usage examples
“The Roman Empire was a predecessor to many modern European states.”
“Her predecessor in the role had set a very high standard.”
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Common combinations
direct predecessorhistorical predecessorpredecessor in office