adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Arriving late.

   "A latecoming and rejected minority in the Midwest, Mormons became Utah's original settlers."

Example

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"A latecoming and rejected minority in the Midwest, Mormons became Utah's original settlers."

Etymology

From late + coming.

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