Meaning & use
Leaver
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a person who leaves a particular place, job, or organization, especially a school
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School leavers often struggle to decide between college and starting a career.
The company held a farewell lunch for the early retirement leavers.
A note on using this word
Common in British English, especially in the phrase 'school leaver,' referring to someone finishing compulsory education.
Words with a similar meaning
departergraduate
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Words with an opposite meaning
joinernewcomer
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