Definitions

1. noun

a former spouse or partner, especially one who is still alive.

“She’s been married twice; her ex is now married to someone else.”

2. noun

a former employee, student, or member of an organization.

“The company’s ex-CEO is now working as a consultant.”

3. noun

a person’s former lover or sexual partner, especially one who is no longer in a romantic relationship with them.

“She was hesitant to date her ex after their breakup.”

4. adjective

denoting a former spouse, lover, or partner of someone.

“Her ex-boyfriend was in town for a conference.”

5. prefix

a prefix used to indicate a former or previous state or action.

“An ex-soldier struggling to adjust to civilian life.”