aftercareer
|af-ter-ca-reer|
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/ˈæftərkəˌrɪr/
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/ˈɑːftəkəˌrɪə/
post-career phase
Etymology
'aftercareer' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'career', where 'after' meant 'following' and 'career' referred to one's professional life.
'aftercareer' is a modern English term formed by combining 'after' and 'career' to describe the phase following one's professional life.
Initially, it meant 'the period following one's career', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the period in a person's life following their primary career, often involving retirement or a shift to a different type of work or lifestyle.
Many people choose to travel during their aftercareer.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 20:51