元もと大だい統とう領りょう

noun

former president

Refers to a person who previously held the office of president. Often used in political contexts. Compare with 前大統領, which can also mean 'former president' but may emphasize the immediate predecessor.

See also: 前大統領

• 元もと大だい統とう領りょうが講こう演えんを行おこなった。

  The former president gave a lecture.

• その元もと大だい統とう領りょうは今いまも人にん気きがある。

  That former president is still popular.