afterlife

noun
UK: /ˈɑːftəlaɪf/
US: /ˈæftərlaɪf/

  1. Life after death, often considered a place or state.

    1. He believes in the afterlife, a happy place after death. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many cultures have detailed beliefs about what the afterlife entails for the soul. [ ] [ ]

  2. A continued existence or influence after death or the end of something.

    1. The singer's music found an afterlife online, gaining new fans. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her paintings have enjoyed an unexpected afterlife, displayed in galleries globally. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hereafter otherworld eternity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "afterlife" in English means: Life after death, often considered a place or state., A continued existence or influence after death or the end of something..

The phonetic transcription of "afterlife" is /ˈɑːftəlaɪf/ in British English and /ˈæftərlaɪf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "afterlife": hereafter, otherworld, eternity.

Example usage of "afterlife": "He believes in the afterlife, a happy place after death.". More examples on the page.