a person or thing that previously held a particular position or role

पूर्व

English Usage: The former president of the company was invited to the event.

Hindi Usage: कंपनी के पूर्व अध्यक्ष को कार्यक्रम में आमंत्रित किया गया।

having previously been; earlier

पूर्व का

English Usage: She is a former athlete who competed in the Olympics.

Hindi Usage: वह एक पूर्व एथलीट हैं जिन्होंने ओलंपिक में प्रतिस्पर्धा की।