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Meaning of predecessor in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈprɛdəˌsɛsər/

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  1. Noun

    predecessor

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from late Latin praedecessor, from Latin prae‘beforehand’ + decessor‘retiring officer’ (from decedere‘depart’)

    Definitions

    1. one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

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