Bahasa Melayu
mantan
English
former, ex-
Mantan means someone or something that held a position before, or used to be in that role.
منتن
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Beliau ialah mantan guru besar sekolah itu.
He is the former headmaster of that school.
Mantan menteri itu hadir dalam majlis tersebut.
The former minister attended the event.
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mantan
It is commonly used before a title or role.
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