Definitions

1. noun

A person who holds a position or office, especially one that is appointed or elected, and is responsible for maintaining or representing something, such as a newspaper or a social media platform.

“The postholder of the local newspaper was responsible for overseeing the editorial team.”

2. noun

A person who holds a position or job, especially one that is temporary or part-time.

“She worked as a postholder at the university, covering the absence of the regular professor.”