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afterlife

noun af·ter·life \ˈaf-tər-ˌlīf\

: a life that some people believe exists after death

Full Definition of AFTERLIFE

1
:  an existence after death
2
:  a later period in one's life
3
:  a period of continued or renewed use, existence, or popularity beyond what is normal, primary, or expected <a TV show with a long afterlife in syndication>
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First Known Use of AFTERLIFE

circa 1593
AFTERLIFE Defined for Kids

afterlife

noun af·ter·life \ˈaf-tər-ˌlīf\

Definition of AFTERLIFE for Kids

:  an existence after death

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