posterity
Translation
posterity, future generations
Examples
We must preserve these resources for posterity.
We must preserve these resources for posterity.
Their names will be remembered by posterity.
Their names will be remembered by posterity.
Grammar Patterns
posterity future generations We must preserve these resources for posterity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: future generations, descendants; Antonyms: ancestors, forebears
Etymology
From Latin 'posterus' meaning 'coming after'. The prefix 'post-' means 'after'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'post-' as 'after'. Posterity refers to all the people who will live *after* you.