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posterity

[pɑːˈsterəti]

posterity Definition

  • 1all future generations of people
  • 2the descendants of a person

Using posterity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "posterity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We must preserve the environment for posterity.

  • Example

    He was concerned about the welfare of his posterity.

  • Example

    The book was written for posterity, not for immediate success.

posterity Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for posterity

Phrases with posterity

  • for the benefit of future generations

    Example

    The time capsule was buried for posterity.

  • to create or leave something that will be remembered or valued by future generations

    Example

    He hoped to leave a legacy to posterity through his philanthropic work.

  • used to suggest that the true value or significance of something will only be known in the future

    Example

    Only time will tell if this decision was the right one. Posterity will judge.

Origins of posterity

from Latin 'posterus', meaning 'coming after'

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Summary: posterity in Brief

Posterity [pɑːˈsterəti] refers to all future generations of people or the descendants of a person. It is often used to describe the need to preserve something for the benefit of future generations, as in 'We must preserve the environment for posterity.' The phrase 'leave a legacy to posterity' means to create or leave something that will be remembered or valued by future generations. 'Posterity will judge' suggests that the true value or significance of something will only be known in the future.