Definition of Posthumous

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Posthumous

Born after the death of the father, or taken from the dead body of the mother; as, a posthumous son or daughter.

Published after the death of the author; as, posthumous works; a posthumous edition.

Being or continuing after one's death; as, a posthumous reputation.

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Posthumous Quotations

It's an incredible con job when you think about it, to believe something now in exchange for something after death. Even corporations with their reward systems don't try to make it posthumous.
Gloria Steinem

When I stop working the rest of the day is posthumous. I'm only really alive when I'm writing.
Tennessee Williams

One must be a living man and a posthumous artist.
Jean Cocteau

Posthumous charities are the very essence of selfishness when bequeathed by those who, even alive, would part with nothing.
Charles Caleb Colton

Posthumous Translations

posthumous in German is postum

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