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Synonyms of quondam

18 similar words

Another word for quondam is former. Other synonyms of quondam are prior, erstwhile, whilom, earlier and preceding.

Synonyms and similar words for quondam

adjectiveFormer; once; at one time.

erstwhileFormer, previous.
antecedent
anterior
earlierOccurring previously.
ex
foregone
formerPrevious.
old
olden
past
precedingOccurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.
precedent
previous
priorComing before in order or time; earlier, former, previous.
sometime
used-to-beFormer, ex-.
whilomAt some time in the past; former, sometime.
hitherto archaicExisting or occurring before now; former, preceding, previous.

Meaning of quondam

adjective Former; once; at one time.

Full definition of quondam

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Questions about synonyms of quondam

What is another word for quondam?: Quondam has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as former, prior, erstwhile, whilom, earlier, preceding, old and past.
What does quondam mean?: Quondam means former; once; at one time.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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