posterity
Pronunciation
/pɑˈstɛɹəti/

Definition & Meaning of "posterity"in English

Posterity
01

all the people who will come after the current generation

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Examples
Scientists are researching renewable energy sources with an eye toward securing a cleaner future for posterity.
02

all the children, grandchildren, and future generations of a specific person

Examples
The wise elder shared stories and lessons with the young ones, hoping the knowledge would benefit posterity.
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