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anti-incumbent

adjective
an·​ti-in·​cum·​bent | \ ËŒan-tÄ“-in-ˈkÉ™m-bÉ™nt How to pronounce anti-incumbent (audio) , ËŒan-tÄ«-\

Definition of anti-incumbent

: characterized by or expressing opposition to or disapproval of current political officeholders Some would argue that 1994 was a mere extension of the anti-incumbent mood in 1992 that toppled President George Bush …— Donald R. Wolfensberger

First Known Use of anti-incumbent

1893, in the meaning defined above

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