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Term: quondam

Part of Speech: adjective, adverb

Definition: former; once or formerly; belonging to some prior time or condition.

Sense 1: (adjective) Former or past.

Example sentence 1: The quondam champion retired from the sport but still had a loyal fan base.

Example sentence 2: She couldn't help but reminisce about her quondam days as a carefree teenager.

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Sense 2: (adverb) Formerly; once upon a time.

Example sentence 1: Quondam, this place used to be a bustling marketplace.

Example sentence 2: He was quondam a shy introvert, but now he confidently speaks on stage.

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Local Usage: In some regions, "quondam" can be used as a colloquial term to refer to someone who frequently changes their mind.

Example sentence: Don't rely on him, he's a quondam and can't make up his mind.

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