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Definition of leaver

leaver

/ˈliːv.ər/
leav · er
Plural:leavers
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leaver Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A student who is completing or has recently completed their secondary education and is leaving school.

Example

"The career fair offered apprenticeships and training programs tailored specifically for recent school leavers."

2

A person who leaves a place, job, organization, or activity.

Example

"The human resources department conducts exit interviews with every leaver to understand why staff members move on."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'leaver' (someone who departs from a place or institution) with the homophone 'lever' (in British pronunciation, a rigid bar used to pry or move heavy loads).

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• Nearby Words

leaven
leavener
leavening
leaver
leavings
lebanese
lebanon

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leaver. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leaver
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