afterlife

[af-ter-lahyf, ahf-]

noun

1. Also called future life. life after death.

2. the later part of a person's life.

   the remarkably productive afterlife of Thomas Jefferson.

afterlife

/ ˈɑːftəˌlaɪf /

noun

1. life after death or at a later time in a person's lifetime

Word History and Origins

Origin of afterlife¹

First recorded in 1585–95; after + life

Example Sentences

Is the afterlife a place, or is it just an endless void — and, if so, does the void provide snacks?

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He likely also sensed that the photo would have an afterlife.

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Here, he discusses the afterlife of “Shameless,” the importance of honesty and the role he wants to play in a horror film.

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“Hold up a second. This all makes for a nice story, but it goes way beyond a general suspension of disbelief. You’re talking about souls, and an afterlife, and some all-girl council.”

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According to the study, people living during prosperous times may have had more resources and opportunities to focus on burial customs and beliefs about the afterlife.

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Related Words

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