erstwhile

UK
/ˈɜːst.waɪl/
US
/ˈɜrst.waɪl/
erstwhileadjective
more erstwhile
Comp.
most erstwhile
Super.
UK
/ˈɜːst.waɪl/
US
/ˈɜrst.waɪl/
Translations
The erstwhile president attended the meeting.
Бывший президент присутствовал на встрече.
Definitions
Former; of an earlier time.
The erstwhile allies found themselves on opposing sides in the new conflict.
erstwhileadverb
UK
/ˈɜːstˌwaɪl/
US
/ˈɜrstˌwaɪl/
Translations
He was erstwhile a great leader.
Он прежде был великим лидером.
Additional translations
Definitions
In the past; formerly.
She was erstwhile a member of the committee, but she resigned last year.
Synonyms
at one time
in the past