noun
- future generations; all the people who will live in the future
- one’s descendants or offspring
Examples
- We must preserve the environment for posterity.
- The artist hoped his work would be remembered by posterity.
- She planted trees that would benefit posterity.
- The founding fathers wrote the Constitution for posterity.
- He left detailed records for posterity to study.
- The time capsule was buried for posterity to discover.
- Her scientific discoveries will benefit all posterity.