Meaning of the word ex-wife in English

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ex-wife

US /ˌeksˈwaɪf/
UK /ˌeksˈwaɪf/

Noun

a woman to whom one was formerly married

Example:
He still talks to his ex-wife occasionally.
My ex-wife and I are still good friends.