noun
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latecomer
Latecomer (noun) means someone who joined or arrived only a short time ago.
noun
1
Someone who joined or arrived only a short time ago.
"The old families in the neighborhood look down on him as a latecomer, his family only arrived in the 18th century, too nouveau for them."
2
Someone who turns up after the expected time.
"At the party the host made a point of greeting all the latecomers he missed in the first pass."
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Etymology
Formed from late and comer.
Rhymes for latecomer
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What is the meaning of latecomer?
"latecomer" (noun) means someone who joined or arrived only a short time ago.
What are the different meanings of latecomer?
"latecomer" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone who joined or arrived only a short time ago; 2. Someone who turns up after the expected time.
