Question

former means : elected but not yet serving infinitely or immeasurably small referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned first - rate

Explanation:

The word "former" is used to refer to the first - mentioned of two things or persons. For example, "I have two books, a novel and a textbook. The former is more interesting." Here, "the former" refers to the novel, the first - mentioned book.

Answer:

C. referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned