Afterlife
noun
Life that is thought to happen after death.
Many religions believe in the concept of afterlife.
Often appears as...
- believe in the afterlife
- concept of afterlife
noun
An existence or period of time following a significant event, phase, or period.
She was dealing with the afterlife of her experience in politics.
Often appears as...
- afterlife of an event
- afterlife in politics
noun
The period of time after the digital shutdown of a game, the game’s afterlife.
The server shutdown marked the afterlife of the game.
Often appears as...
- afterlife of the game
- afterlife of the server
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noun
Life that is thought to happen after death.
Many religions believe in the concept of afterlife.
Often appears as...
- believe in the afterlife
- concept of afterlife
noun
An existence or period of time following a significant event, phase, or period.
She was dealing with the afterlife of her experience in politics.
Often appears as...
- afterlife of an event
- afterlife in politics
noun
The period of time after the digital shutdown of a game, the game’s afterlife.
The server shutdown marked the afterlife of the game.
Often appears as...
- afterlife of the game
- afterlife of the server
Usage tips
Disapproving
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Often used in discussions about religion or spirituality to describe existence beyond physical death.
He believed his afterlife would be peaceful.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Different cultures have various beliefs about the afterlife; be respectful when discussing it.
In her culture, the afterlife is filled with ancestors' spirits.
Pro Tip 3/3Philosophical Debates
The term can spark deep conversations about life, death, and what comes next.
Their debate about the afterlife lasted for hours.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Often used in discussions about religion or spirituality to describe existence beyond physical death.
He believed his afterlife would be peaceful.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Different cultures have various beliefs about the afterlife; be respectful when discussing it.
In her culture, the afterlife is filled with ancestors' spirits.
Pro Tip 3/3Philosophical Debates
The term can spark deep conversations about life, death, and what comes next.
Their debate about the afterlife lasted for hours.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Often used in discussions about religion or spirituality to describe existence beyond physical death.
He believed his afterlife would be peaceful.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Different cultures have various beliefs about the afterlife; be respectful when discussing it.
In her culture, the afterlife is filled with ancestors' spirits.
Pro Tip 3/3Philosophical Debates
The term can spark deep conversations about life, death, and what comes next.
Their debate about the afterlife lasted for hours.
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The incredible history...
An empty fourth pit suggests that the grand project could not be finished before the emperor's death. In addition, nearby chambers contain figures of musicians and acrobats, workers and government officials, and various exotic animals, indicating that Emperor Qin had more plans for the afterlife
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Julian Baggini: Is there...
Because if you think that you have this fixed, permanent essence, which is always the same, throughout your life, no matter what, in a sense you're kind of trapped. You're born with an essence, that's what you are until you die, if you believe in an afterlife, maybe you continue.
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The Egyptian Book of the...
regular people could also reach the afterlife if they succeeded in the passage. Ani's epic journey begins with his death. His body is mummified by a team of priests who remove every organ except the heart, the seat of emotion, memory, and intelligence.
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Ancient Egypt 101 PIPE...
after the rulers passed away ancient egyptians believed they then became gods to prepare their journey into the afterlife the rulers constructed elaborate tombs including the great pyramids at giza and underground
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The Birthplace of...
humanity's oldest written descriptions of the afterlife and this is a causeway and we're going to wear temple of Oona's this part is where they would be dragging the body of the King once it
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The fascinating history...
toward graves designed to honor the dead, and burial became more common. Sometimes, these graves contained practical or ritual objects, suggesting belief in an afterlife
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What would it be like if...
and afterlife now you know you know the story and that is as you for as you saw your religious line that what profits tell you to do that then you'll end up
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The Terra-Cotta Warriors...
wanted more he wanted immortality he began building a second empire one that would accompany him into the afterlife it would become one of the
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What Would Your Life Be...
some in the afterlife you relive all your experiences but this time with the events reshuffled into a new order all
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The First Emperor’s Army...
go his vision for his afterlife no what I experienced
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The incredible history...
An empty fourth pit suggests that the grand project could not be finished before the emperor's death. In addition, nearby chambers contain figures of musicians and acrobats, workers and government officials, and various exotic animals, indicating that Emperor Qin had more plans for the afterlife
Video examples
Julian Baggini: Is there...
Because if you think that you have this fixed, permanent essence, which is always the same, throughout your life, no matter what, in a sense you're kind of trapped. You're born with an essence, that's what you are until you die, if you believe in an afterlife, maybe you continue.
Video examples
The Egyptian Book of the...
regular people could also reach the afterlife if they succeeded in the passage. Ani's epic journey begins with his death. His body is mummified by a team of priests who remove every organ except the heart, the seat of emotion, memory, and intelligence.
Video examples
Ancient Egypt 101 PIPE...
after the rulers passed away ancient egyptians believed they then became gods to prepare their journey into the afterlife the rulers constructed elaborate tombs including the great pyramids at giza and underground
Video examples
The Birthplace of...
humanity's oldest written descriptions of the afterlife and this is a causeway and we're going to wear temple of Oona's this part is where they would be dragging the body of the King once it
Video examples
The fascinating history...
toward graves designed to honor the dead, and burial became more common. Sometimes, these graves contained practical or ritual objects, suggesting belief in an afterlife
Video examples
What would it be like if...
and afterlife now you know you know the story and that is as you for as you saw your religious line that what profits tell you to do that then you'll end up
Video examples
The Terra-Cotta Warriors...
wanted more he wanted immortality he began building a second empire one that would accompany him into the afterlife it would become one of the
Video examples
What Would Your Life Be...
some in the afterlife you relive all your experiences but this time with the events reshuffled into a new order all
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The First Emperor’s Army...
go his vision for his afterlife no what I experienced
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Drew Barrymore
American Actress
I cannot live a life where I'm deprived. I'd much rather be five, 10 pounds heavier. With my luck, I'll get myself to that perfect goal weight, and I'll get hit by a bus. Then I'll be like... looking at myself from some afterlife going, 'You idiot. You could have had that agnolotti, dummy.
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Douglas Adams
English Writer
He hoped and prayed that there wasn't an afterlife. Then he realized there was a contradiction involved here and merely hoped that there wasn't an afterlife.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
If we can prove an afterlife, then we have less pressure to make our physical life last forever.
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Marina Abramovic
Serbian Artist
I don't know anything about the afterlife because I haven't been there yet.
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Tyler Henry
American Entertainer
I don't claim to have all the answers about how the afterlife works.
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Marlon Wayans
American Actor
I'd like to see a ghost. It would confirm there's an afterlife.
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Morrissey
English Musician
Smiths songs certainly have an astonishing afterlife.
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Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Novelist
There is an afterlife. I am convinced of this.
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W. P. Kinsella
Canadian Novelist
I don't believe in the afterlife.
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Antony Sher
South African Writer
I don't believe in an afterlife.
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Drew Barrymore
American Actress
I cannot live a life where I'm deprived. I'd much rather be five, 10 pounds heavier. With my luck, I'll get myself to that perfect goal weight, and I'll get hit by a bus. Then I'll be like... looking at myself from some afterlife going, 'You idiot. You could have had that agnolotti, dummy.
Quote examples
Douglas Adams
English Writer
He hoped and prayed that there wasn't an afterlife. Then he realized there was a contradiction involved here and merely hoped that there wasn't an afterlife.
Quote examples
Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
If we can prove an afterlife, then we have less pressure to make our physical life last forever.
Quote examples
Marina Abramovic
Serbian Artist
I don't know anything about the afterlife because I haven't been there yet.
Quote examples
Tyler Henry
American Entertainer
I don't claim to have all the answers about how the afterlife works.
Quote examples
Marlon Wayans
American Actor
I'd like to see a ghost. It would confirm there's an afterlife.
Quote examples
Morrissey
English Musician
Smiths songs certainly have an astonishing afterlife.
Quote examples
Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Novelist
There is an afterlife. I am convinced of this.
Quote examples
W. P. Kinsella
Canadian Novelist
I don't believe in the afterlife.
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Antony Sher
South African Writer
I don't believe in an afterlife.
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