Definition of the word former

The word "former" has its roots in Latin. The Latin word "formare" means "to shape" or "to fashion." This word is derived from the verb "forma," which means "shape" or "form." The Latin word "formare" is also the source of the English word "form," which means "the act of shaping or molded thing." In Old English, the word "former" was used to describe something that had been shaped or formed, such as a former home or former friend. Over time, the meaning of "former" expanded to include the sense of something that had occurred in the past, as in "former president" or "former student." Today, the word "former" is used to describe something that has been previously experienced or known, as in "former experiences" or "former colleagues."