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bygone

CEFR: C2

Belonging to an earlier, often romanticized or forgotten historical period that has completely passed away (e.g. 'a bygone era').

Synonyms

former
quondam
past

Common Collocations

bygone era
bygone days
relic of a bygone age

Example Sentence

The preservation of historic railway stations allows modern citizens to experience the architectural grandeur of a bygone era.

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