latter-day
/'lætədei/
Definition
Adjective: - Belonging to the present or recent times; modern, contemporary. It describes something or someone that exists now but is seen as a modern version or equivalent of something from the past.
Usage
The adjective "latter-day" is used attributively, meaning it almost always comes directly before the noun it modifies. It often carries a tone of comparison or judgment, suggesting a modern parallel to a famous historical person, movement, or thing.
Examples
- Adjective:
- He is considered a latter-day prophet by his followers. (He is seen as a modern equivalent of a prophet.)
- The company's founder was hailed as a latter-day industrial pioneer. (The founder was praised as a modern version of an industrial pioneer.)
- We must address the latter-day challenges of climate change. (We must deal with the modern challenges of climate change.)
Advanced Usage
- "latter-day saint": A formal term for a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is a specific, proper noun usage.
- The community includes many Latter-day Saints.
Variants and Related Words
- Latter (adj): Referring to the second of two things mentioned.
- Between cake and pie, I prefer the latter.
- Modern-day (adj): A close synonym meaning "of the present time."
- He is a modern-day hero.
Synonyms
- Contemporary
- Modern
- Present-day
- Current
Antonyms
- Ancient
- Bygone
- Old-time
- Former
Related Idioms/Phrases
- A latter-day [figure]: A common construction to draw a direct comparison between a current person/thing and a historical archetype.
- She has been called a latter-day Joan of Arc for her activism.
Adjective
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belonging to the present or recent times
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the latter-day problems of our society
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