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posthumous

Posted on January 6, 2015January 5, 2015 by admin

pas chə məs
1. beginning, occurring, or continuing after one’s death.
The police officer who was shot in the raid was paid a posthumous tribute by his fellow officers.
2. published following the author’s death.
a posthumous autobiography
3. born after the father’s death.
a posthumous daughter

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