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future life

American  

noun

  1. afterlife.


future life British  

noun

  1. a life after death; afterlife

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of future life

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

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Two of my siblings are getting married this year, which means I’ve been thinking more than usual about wedding registries — that peculiar exercise in imagining a future life.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

By breaking down minerals, releasing nutrients, and helping to create the first soils, these ancient fungi played a key role in making Earth a more hospitable place for future life.

From Science Daily • Oct. 28, 2025

With panoramic views of Leeds, stylish decor and an on-site gym, new parents Enrico and Luciana Marini were dreaming of their future life in their city centre flat.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2025

“We want to remind people that they’ve already reached marrying age and should start seriously looking for their future life partner,” Chiang said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2023

Several events around that time would have a big impact on Halley’s future life.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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