posterity | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology) all of the offspring of a given progenitor | |
Synonyms: | descendants | |
Examples: | "we must secure the benefits of freedom for ourselves and our posterity" |
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Related terms: | biological_group | |
2. | [ noun ] (biology) all future generations | |
Related terms: | generation | |
Similar spelling: |
posteriority poster posterior poster_paint poster_boy postern posterboard poster_girl poster_child poster_color postwar posture |