afterlife

noun

af·​ter·​life ˈaf-tər-ˌlīf How to pronounce afterlife (audio)
Synonyms of afterlifenext
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

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Does he believe in an afterlife? written in afterlife, his memoirs reveal a kinder, more forgiving man
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What is the afterlife of this group of activists? — Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026 The show’s afterlife has also yielded another point of pride. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 This sense of fusion permeates the film, as each of the different realms of the afterlife the film explores comes with its own look. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 25 June 2026 What if Baahubali dies and has to go through the 14 realms of the afterlife in Indian mythology? — Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for afterlife

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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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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