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posthumous

UK
/ˈpɒstjʊməs/
US
/ˈpɑːstʃəməs/

Translations

posthumousadjective
more posthumous
Comp.
most posthumous
Super.
UK
/ˈpɒstjʊməs/
US
/ˈpɑːstʃəməs/
posthumeSe dit d’une œuvre, d’une distinction ou d’un événement survenant après la mort de l’auteur ou de l’initiateur ; s’emploie aussi pour un enfant né après la mort du père.
The author received a posthumous award for his contributions to literature.
L’auteur a reçu une récompense posthume pour sa contribution à la littérature.
Synonyms
post-mortem
after-death
belated
subsequent

Definitions

posthumousadjective
Occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.
The author received a posthumous award for his contributions to literature.
Published or appearing after the death of its author or creator.
Her posthumous novel became an international bestseller.
Relating to a child born after the death of the father.
He was a posthumous son who never met his father.
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