supplanter — meaning in English

English meaning

• supersede verb To take the place of something older or less effective, so that the earlier version is no longer used or valid.
• supplant verb To take the place of; to replace, to supersede.

Senses

supplanter is used for these senses in English:

• supersede (transitive) To take the place of.
• supplant (transitive) To take the place of; to replace, to supersede.

supersede — full definition

1. verb To take the place of something older or less effective, so that the earlier version is no longer used or valid.
2. verb To take over a position or role from someone, especially by being appointed in their place.

supplant — full definition

1. verb To take the place of; to replace, to supersede.
2. verb To uproot, to remove violently.

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