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Definition formerly in British English

formerly adverb

adverb
/ˈfɔː(r)mə(r)li/
1

in the past

Example

Mr Owen was formerly a partner in a London firm.

Example

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly called Saigon

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Definition formerly in British English