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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Costuming the cast of characters in the afterlife, each dressed to illustrate the cause of their demise, was a project unto itself. Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025 The Good Place takes place in a colorful afterlife. Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Cultural and religious views on digital afterlife Different cultures and religions have their own unique perspectives on digital immortality. Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025 Know, however, there is no talk of dooming oneself to a fantastical afterlife. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for afterlife 

Word History

Etymology

after- + life entry 1

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
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 18 Jan. 2025.

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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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