incumbent

US /ɪnˈkʌm.bənt/
UK /ɪnˈkʌm.bənt/
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in carica, attuale

currently holding an office or position

:
The incumbent president is seeking re-election.
Il presidente in carica cerca la rielezione.
The incumbent senator has served for two terms.
Il senatore in carica ha servito per due mandati.
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incumbent, titolare

the holder of an office or post

:
The new candidate is challenging the incumbent.
Il nuovo candidato sta sfidando l'incumbent.
It's difficult to unseat an incumbent with a strong record.
È difficile spodestare un incumbent con un forte curriculum.