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Posthumous Definition & Meaning

posthumous
adjective
  1. occurring or coming into existence after a person's death; "a posthumous award"; "a posthumous book"; "a posthumous daughter"

"Posthumous" in song lyrics

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  • "But try dissin', you'll be posthumous"
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Frequently asked questions

What does posthumous mean?
occurring or coming into existence after a person's death; "a posthumous award"; "a posthumous book"; "a posthumous daughter"
What part of speech is posthumous?
Posthumous is an adjective.

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