the latter

noun

1

: the second one of two things or people that have been mentioned

Of these two options, the former is less expensive, while the latter is less risky.

2

: the last thing or person mentioned

Of chicken, fish, and meat, I like the latter best.

3

: the thing or person that has just been mentioned

The President—or, if the latter is too busy, the Vice President—will see you shortly.

Examples of the latter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On the latter, many fans speculated that Megan fired back at fellow rap superstar Nicki Minaj, among others on the song. —Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024

According to the accounts from the latter, the materials mined by the company were exported to Rome. —Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024