afterlife

noun

af·​ter·​life ˈaf-tər-ˌlīf How to pronounce afterlife (audio)
1
: an existence after death
2
: a later period in one's life
3
: a period of continued or renewed use, existence, or popularity beyond what is normal, primary, or expected
a TV show with a long afterlife in syndication

Examples of afterlife in a Sentence

Does he believe in an afterlife? written in afterlife, his memoirs reveal a kinder, more forgiving man
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They were used primarily as burial monuments or memorials and symbolized the journey to the afterlife, given that ships were considered vessels for transporting the dead into the next world. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 Art is also a central conduit between life and the afterlife in Buddhist cultures. Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024 But now that she’s spoken aloud her fears about facing Nicholas, and collected her locket from Billy, Agatha seems much softer and more at peace with her fate in afterlife limbo. Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 30 Oct. 2024 The power of belief, whether in spirits, the afterlife or mediums, is likely why Spectropia did little to stave off the Spiritualism movement. Vanessa Armstrong, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for afterlife 

Word History

Etymology

after- + life entry 1

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of afterlife was in 1589

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“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afterlife. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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afterlife

noun
af·​ter·​life -ˌlīf How to pronounce afterlife (audio)
1
: an existence after death
2
: a later period in one's life

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