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Predecessor
A person who held a job or office before the current holder. In history, it refers to the ruler or official who came before.
Examples in context
The new president reversed the policies of his predecessor.
The new president reversed the policies of his predecessor.
This model is much faster than its predecessor.
This model is much faster than its predecessor.
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