predecessor
pre
ˈprɛ
pre
de
ce
ˌsɛ
se
ssor
sɜr
sēr
British pronunciation
/pɹˈiːdɪsˌɛsɐ/

Definition & Meaning of "predecessor"in English

Predecessor
01

someone who held a position, office, or role before another person

example
Examples
The new CEO praised her predecessor for laying a strong foundation.
His predecessor had implemented many of the policies still in use today.
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