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formerly formerly /ˈfɔː.mə.li/ aep /ˈfɔːr.mɚ-/ adverb FORMAL ► B2 in the past: » The European Union was formerly called the European Community.Thesaurus+: ↑In the pastThesaurus+: ↑Before, after and already , ↑After and behind• • • Extra Examples:» The position of our formerly illegal workers has now been regularized.» The artist formerly known as Prince.» The building was formerly used as a bank, but is now being turned into a bar.» The house was formerly owned by the local council.» Many formerly radical students now work for the government. |