Posterity

/pɒsˈtɛr.ɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

All future generations of people.

The actions we take today will affect posterity.

The descendants of a particular person or group.

He was proud of his family lineage and wanted to ensure that his posterity knew their heritage.

Future generations considered collectively.

This piece of art will serve as a testament to our culture for posterity.

Late Middle English: from Latin posteritas, from posterus 'coming after' or 'subsequent'.

for posterity

To preserve something for future generations.

posterity must know

A phrase indicating the importance of recording events for future generations.

ancestor

A person from whom one is descended.

legacy

Something handed down by a predecessor.

heritage

Property that is or may be inherited.