latter · ​. used to refer to the second of two things or people mentioned. He chose the latter option. The latter point is the most important. · ​. nearer to the ...

1the latter.. used to refer to the second of two things, people, or groups that have just been mentioned, or the last in a list The latter point is the most ...

​the second of two things or people mentioned. He presented two solutions. The latter seems much better. The town has a concert hall and two theatres.

There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word latter, four of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

[only before noun] ​being a modern version of a person or thing in the past. a latter-day Robin Hood.

latter-day adjective [only before noun] being a modern version of a person or thing in the past a latter-day Robin Hood

(formal) ​most recently. Latterly his painting has shown a new freedom of expression.

6 дней назад · the second of two people, things, or groups previously mentioned: She offered me more money or a car and I chose the latter.

2toward the end of a period of time Her health declined rapidly and latterly she never left the house. See latterly in the Oxford Advanced Learner's ...

the official name of the Church to which Mormons belong. It is more correct to call Mormons 'latter-day saints'. 'Latter-day' means 'recent' or 'modern'.