Synonyms: incumbent, officeholder
Definition: the official who holds an office
Similar words: holder
Definition: a person who holds something
Usage: they held two hostages; he holds the trophy; she holds a United States passport
Similar words: official, functionary
Definition: a worker who holds or is invested with an office
Synonyms: officeholder, officer
Definition: someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust
Usage: he is an officer of the court; the club elected its officers for the coming year
Similar words: holder
Definition: a person who holds something
Usage: they held two hostages; he holds the trophy; she holds a United States passport
Similar words: official, functionary
Definition: a worker who holds or is invested with an office