SINCE 1828
latter-day
adjective
lat·ter-day
| \ ˈla-tər-ˌdā
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Definition of latter-day
1
: of present or recent times
latter-day prophets
2
: of a later or subsequent time
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latter-day
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of latter-day
: regarded as a modern version of someone or something from the past
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