noun
straggler
Straggler (noun) means a person who strays from the right path, or who leaves the group they belong to.
noun
1
A person who strays from the right path, or who leaves the group they belong to.
2
A person who lags behind the others, for instance in a race.
"This isn't the 1970s, when the UK stood out as the European straggler."
— Janan Ganesh, Britain is not a broken society (2025)
3
A person who wanders about with no fixed direction.
4
An animal that migrates but ends up outside its normal territory.
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Etymology
Formed from straggle and -er.
Synonyms
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strayer
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of straggler?
"straggler" (noun) means a person who strays from the right path, or who leaves the group they belong to.
What is another word for straggler?
Other words for "straggler" include strayer.
What are the different meanings of straggler?
"straggler" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person who strays from the right path, or who leaves the group they belong to; 2. A person who lags behind the others, for instance in a race; 3. A person who wanders about with no fixed direction.
