post·hu·mous 
/ˈpɑ:stʃəməs/ adjective
always used before a noun /ˈpɑ:stʃəməs/ adjective : happening, done, or published after someone's death
▪ She received a posthumous award for her life of philanthropy. ▪ her posthumous fame/reputation ▪ a posthumous novel/anthology/memoir
▪ She received a posthumous award for her life of philanthropy. ▪ her posthumous fame/reputation ▪ a posthumous novel/anthology/memoir
— post·hu·mous·ly adverb
▪ The Army posthumously awarded him a medal for bravery. ▪ Her last book was published posthumously. [=after her death]
▪ The Army posthumously awarded him a medal for bravery. ▪ Her last book was published posthumously. [=after her death]
