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Posthumous Publication

/ˈpɒst.ju.məs ˌpʌb.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The release or publication of a work, such as a book or article, after the author's death.

    "The author's posthumous publication gained critical acclaim and introduced her work to a new audience."
  2. 2

    A work that is published after the death of its creator.

    "The posthumous publication of the poet's collected works revealed her profound influence on modern literature."

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The term 'posthumous' derives from the Latin 'posthumus', meaning 'after the ground' or 'after burial', which evolved to signify events occurring after a person's death. 'Publication' comes from the Latin 'publicare', meaning 'to make public', reflecting the act of making information available to the public.

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