This is the 3930th most frequent Dutch word.
vroegere
"Former" or "earlier."
The word 'vroegere' in this sentence refers to something from the past, specifically the home where the speaker used to live.
In mijn vroegere woning had ik een mooie tuin.
In my former home, I had a beautiful garden.
Here, 'vroegere' denotes plans that were made in the past but are being referred to now.
Mijn vroegere plannen om te reizen zijn veranderd.
My earlier plans to travel have changed.
In this context, 'vroegere' describes behavior from an earlier time in contrast to the present.