Meaning of the word straggler in English

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straggler

US /ˈstræɡ.lɚ/
UK /ˈstræɡ.lər/

Noun

a person or animal that strays or falls behind the main body of which it is a member

Example:
The last few stragglers finally crossed the finish line.
He was always a straggler, never quite keeping up with the group.