01 a. Later; more recent; coming or happening after something else; -- opposed to former; as, the former and latter rain.
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1.
Later; more recent; coming or happening after something else; -- opposed to former; as, the former and latter rain.
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2.
Of two things, the one mentioned second.“The difference between reason and revelation, and in what sense the latter is superior.” — I. Watts.
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3.
Recent; modern.“Hath not navigation discovered in these latter ages, whole nations at the bay of Soldania?” — Locke.
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4.
Last; latest; final.[R.]
Phrases & compounds
Latter harvest —
the last part of the harvest.
Latter spring —
the last part of the spring of the year.