ex-president
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ex-president
An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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She believed they were duped by the daughter of ex-president Jacob Zuma under the pretext of attending a personal development course in Russia.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
After Lungu's death, his family said the ex-president did not want Hichilema to be at his funeral or "anywhere near" his body.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
The ancient and endangered Akhal-Teke is the subject of a fervent state cult in the desert nation, built up by horse-loving Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, ex-president and official father of the nation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
"If you look at El Chapo's trial, he doesn't even mention Juan Orlando Hernández," the ex-president tells the BBC.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
Soon, the old president was the ex-president on an airplane to Puerto Rico.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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