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/ˈæftɚˌlaɪf/ · af·ter·life
noun
  1. Life after death. Many religious people believe in an afterlife.
  2. The place believed to be inhabited by deceased people. He hoped the afterlife would be a peaceful realm.
Did you know? The term afterlife appears in English literature as early as the 14th century, but it gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era's spiritualist movement.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026