leaver

/ˈliːvər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who leaves a place or position, especially a job or a relationship.

“The company was left with a hole to fill after the key leaver resigned.”

2. noun

A person who leaves a place to settle in another, especially in the context of leaving a parent’s home to start a new life.

“The leaver is expected to support their family from their new home.”

3. noun

A person who leaves a place, especially a building, often to go to another location.

“The security team monitored the exit and identified the leaver.”

Synonyms

  • departer
  • exiter
  • fugitive

Antonyms

  • arriver
  • entrant