Posterity

usgb/pɑːˈsterəti/
noun

All the people who will live in the future after we are dead.

We must think about the welfare of our posterity.
Visual representation of "posterity" - All the people who will live in the future after we are dead

Often appears as...

  • do for posterity
  • leave for posterity
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Beyond Lifetimes

Refers to people in the distant future, beyond anyone currently alive.

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This time capsule will tell posterity about our era.
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Responsibility Implication

Often used to express a sense of duty to future generations.

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We are conserving these resources for posterity.
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Historical Context

Used when considering the judgment or view of future generations.

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The president's decisions will be judged by posterity.
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