Meaning Of The Word Former

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Former is used to describe someone who used to have a particular job, position, or role, but no longer has it.
Former is used to refer to countries which no longer exist or whose boundaries have changed.

former in American English 1
preceding in time; earlier; past
adjective: preceding in time; prior or earlier

former in American English 2
a person or thing that forms
noun: a person or thing that forms or serves to form

former in British English 1
belonging to or occurring in an earlier time
noun

former in British English 2
noun: a person or thing that forms or shapes

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