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would you please advise me if we can use the prefix "EX" before any noun, or we can only use it with People .

I can say Ex girlfriend, but can I say Ex exam or Ex job, ...?
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An interesting question, Humam! Smile

That prefix is reserved for people. For something like a job, we'll use the adjectives former or previous.
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