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posterity

/ˈpɒs.tə.rɪ.ti/ noun · British & US
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What does posterity mean?

noun

The state of being a descendant or the descendants of a person or people; the future generations. The descendants of a person or people, considered collectively.

Example

"The legacy of the great leader will be remembered by posterity for centuries to come."

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