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Meaning of posthumous name

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

posthumous

Pronunciation:/ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Born after the death of one's father.

    Example: Posthumous orphans never even knew their fathers.

  2. After the death of someone

    Example: Usage note: Posthumous awards are made when the intended recipient dies as a result of the action which merits the award. Even a short time lag between the action and the decision may cause the award to be conferred after death or there may be a longer delay such as when a review board decides to confer an award decades after a war has ended but such awards while they may be post mortem (literally, "after death") are not posthumous awards.

  3. Taking place after one's own death

    Example: Artists obscure during their life often receive posthumous recognition, too late for them to enjoy.

  4. In reference to a work, published after the author's death.

    Example: His memoirs were his posthumous revenge on enemies he dared not take on alive.