Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quondam
Adverb
/ˈkwɒn.dəm/
Definition
formerly; at one time.
Examples
- She was a quondam champion in her field.
- The quondam structure stood abandoned for years.
Meaning
The term ‘quondam’ refers to something that has existed in the past but is no longer the case. It is often used to describe a former state or someone who once held a particular position.
Synonyms
- former
- previous
- erstwhile
- once
