Leavers

Leavers is the plural of leaver, a noun used to describe people who have left a place, group, or role. The term is widely used across contexts and usually emphasizes the state of having departed rather than the reasons for leaving.

In political discourse, Leavers are those who advocate exiting a union, policy, or agreement. The term is especially recognized in the United Kingdom's Brexit debate, where "Leavers" described voters who supported the country leaving the European Union, in contrast with "Remainers."

In education, leavers are students who are graduating or otherwise departing from an institution after completing a period of study. Leavers' events, ceremonies, and forms are common elements in schools and universities.

In the workplace, leavers are employees who have left their job. HR departments track leaver status, reasons for departure, and the timing of exit; leavers may depart through resignation, retirement, dismissal, or end of contract.

The term can also refer more generally to people who depart from a country, organization, or community due to relocation, migration, or policy change. While the word is neutral about motivation, it is often used descriptively in media, research, and official communications.