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former home

[ˈfɔːrmər hoʊm]
nounpl: former homes
casa antiga
1. A residence or dwelling that someone previously lived in but no longer occupies
She visited her former home after many years away.
Ela visitou sua casa antiga depois de muitos anos fora.
2. The ancestral or historical residence of a family or organization
The mansion is the former home of the royal family.
A mansão é a casa antiga da família real.
Synonyms
previous residenceold homepast dwellingancestral home
Antonyms
current homenew homepresent residence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
casa antiga
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
residência anterior
More formal/technical usage
Rio de Janeiro
casa antiga
Colloquial usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
antiga casa
Slightly different word order commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

home sweet home
there's no place like home
go back home
homecoming
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