Posterity Definition

posterity
noun
  1. all of the offspring of a given progenitor; "we must secure the benefits of freedom for ourselves and our posterity"
  2. all future generations

"Posterity" in song lyrics

See how posterity is used in real songs:

  • "Of his self-love, to stop posterity?"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet III
  • "Leaving thee living in posterity?"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet VI
  • "Even in the eyes of all posterity"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet LV

Usage tips for "posterity"

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