Posthumous

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Posthumous

Adjective

  1. After the death of someone.
  2. Taking place after one's own death.

    "Artists obscure during their life often receive posthumous recognition, too late for them to enjoy."

  3. In reference to a work, published after the author's death.

    "His memoirs were his posthumous revenge on enemies he dared not take on alive."

  4. In reference to a musical opus, published or initially performed after the composer's death.
  5. Born after the death of one's father.

    "Posthumous orphans never even knew their fathers."

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