formerly
US /ˈfɔːr.mɚ.li/
UK /ˈfɔːr.mɚ.li/

1.
precedentemente, un tempo
in the past; in earlier times
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The building was formerly a school.
L'edificio era precedentemente una scuola.
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She was formerly known as a great singer.
Era precedentemente conosciuta come una grande cantante.