Afterbear
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A descendant; one who comes after another genealogically.
"The first page of the Family Bible amplified and brought up to this irreverent date; sentimental, practical, witty, even scientific — yes, even psychological; a book for those who care about their forebears and their afterbears."
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More examples"The first page of the Family Bible amplified and brought up to this irreverent date; sentimental, practical, witty, even scientific — yes, even psychological; a book for those who care about their forebears and their afterbears."
Etymology
From after- + bear (“one who is”, literally “be-er”), modelled after forebear (literally “fore-be-er”).