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TOPIK 4noun

전임

jeonim [저님]

전임이 · 전임을

predecessor; former (holder of a post)

Example

전임 부장님은 다른 지사로 가셨어요.

The former department head moved to another branch.

Word parts

전 before임 post

Literally 'earlier appointee'.

Good to know

A different 전임 means 'full-time', as in 전임 강사 (full-time lecturer).