adj.1 a denoting the second-mentioned of two, or disp. the last-mentioned of three or more. b (prec. by the; usu. absol.) the second- or last-mentioned person or thing.
2 nearer to the end (the latter part of the year).
3 recent.
4 belonging to the end of a period, of the world, etc.
Phrases and idioms:
latter-day modern, newfangled. Latter-day Saints the Mormons' name for themselves.
Etymology: OE l{aelig}tra, compar. of l{aelig}t LATE