erstwhile (Meaning)

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erstwhile (s)

belonging to some prior time

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at a previous time

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Till then or now; heretofore; formerly.

The erstwhile ruler of the kingdom was known for his wisdom and just rule.
The abandoned building was once an erstwhile factory, now reclaimed by nature.
In the erstwhile days, people used to write letters on paper instead of using electronic devices.
The quaint village, once an erstwhile hub of activity, now stands deserted.
The erstwhile friends had a falling out due to a disagreement and eventually grew apart.
The old photograph captured the erstwhile beauty of the town before it was ravaged by time.
The once-majestic building, now an erstwhile relic, stands as a testament to the passage of time.
The erstwhile lovers reunited after many years, hoping to rekindle their old flame.
The museum's collection included various artifacts from erstwhile civilizations.
The erstwhile mining town has since transformed into a bustling tourist destination.

belonging to some prior time, at a previous timeTill then or now; heretofore; formerly.

former, other, old, defunct, sometime, past, onetime, once, quondam,late

present, contemporary,current, present, ongoing, contemporary, current, ongoing, present-day, prospective

The erstwhile ruler of the kingdom was known for his wisdom and just rule.

The abandoned building was once an erstwhile factory, now reclaimed by nature.

In the erstwhile days, people used to write letters on paper instead of using electronic devices.

The quaint village, once an erstwhile hub of activity, now stands deserted.