Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ci-devant
Adjective
/siː dɛˈvɒ̃/
Definition
A term used to refer to someone or something that was previously in a particular position or status.
Examples
- He was a ci-devant nobleman, now living a modest life.
- The ci-devant traditions of the family were lost with the new generation.
Meaning
Formerly or previously; a way to indicate that the person or entity had a different status before.
Synonyms
- Former
- Previous
- Ex-noble
- Once
