formerly
adverb formal uk/ˈfɔː.mə.li/ us/ˈfɔːr.mɚ.li/
B2 以前，从前，在过去
in the past
The European Union was formerly called the European Community. 欧盟旧称欧洲共同体。
Synonyms: once previously
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- 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.