ersterer
Translation
the former
Examples
Ich mag Hunde und Katzen. Erstere sind treuer.
I like dogs and cats. The former are more loyal.
Grammar Patterns
Ersterer ..., Letzterer ... the former ..., the latter ... The former is rich, the latter is poor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: the first-mentioned; Antonyms: the latter, the second-mentioned
Etymology
Comparative form of 'erst' (first), literally 'the first-er one'.
Memory Tips
It's 'Erster' (first) with a comparative '-er' ending. It compares two items and points to the one mentioned 'first'.