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postcareer

adj · adv · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Following the end of one's current or primary career

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • You should talk to the manager about your postcareer planning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

Following the end of one's current or primary career

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • I don't have any firm plans postcareer.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

One's second or subsequent career; often specifically the phase of life following a professional athletic career

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pós Proto-Indo-European *-ti Proto-Indo-European *pósti Proto-Italic *posti Old Latin poste Latin post English post- English career English postcareer From post- + career.