Meaning Of The Word Erstwhile

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erstwhile
You use erstwhile to describe someone that used to be the type of person indicated, but no longer is.

erstwhile in American English
of an earlier time; former
some time ago; formerly
adjective: former; of times past
adverb: formerly; erst

erstwhile in British English
adjective: former; one-time
adverb: long ago; formerly

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