erstwhile

/ˈɜrstwaɪl/

Definitions

1. adjective

formerly; in the past or at a previous time

“She was an erstwhile actress, but now she teaches drama classes.”

2. noun

a person or thing that existed or was known in the past

“The museum displayed an exhibit on the city’s erstwhile mayor.”

Synonyms

  • former
  • past

Antonyms

  • current
  • present