noun
previous president; former president
Refers to the president immediately before the current one, or more broadly any former president. Compare 元大統領, which is more general for any ex-president.
See also: 元大統領
前大統領は退任後も影響力を持っている。
The former president still has influence after leaving office.
前大統領の政策は現政権に引き継がれた。
The previous president's policies were carried on by the current administration.