English Explanatory Dictionary

afterlife

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A conscious existence after death; a supernatural life that follows one's natural life, in some worldviews.
  2. The place believed to be inhabited by people who have died.
  3. The part of a person's life that follows a particular stage or event; later life.
  4. The effects of a person's actions, or their reputation, after death.
  5. The events or situations that result from a particular event; the later reception, consumption or reworking of something, especially a cultural production such as a film, book, etc.

Pronunciation

/ˈɑːftəˌlaɪf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-afterlife.wav /ˈæftɚˌlaɪf/

Word forms

afterlife afterlives afterlifes

Etymology

From after- + life.

Synonyms

afterlife afterworld by and by byembye deadland hereafter next world other side spirit world spiritual world life after death eternal life aftercareer aftermath

Antonyms

forelife beforelife history

Related words

nirvana life after death
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