Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
afterlife
noun
/ˈæftərˌlaɪf/
Definition
A life that is believed to begin after death.
Examples
- Many cultures have their own beliefs about the afterlife.
- He often wondered what the afterlife would be like.
- Stories of the afterlife are common in religious texts.
Meaning
The afterlife refers to an existence or a condition of life that is said to occur following the death of a person. It is often associated with various religious and philosophical beliefs about what happens to individuals after they die.
Synonyms
- hereafter
- life after death
- eternal life
