posterity; future generations; future life
Refers to people living in the future, or the world after one's death. Often used in historical, literary, or reflective contexts.
I want to do work that will leave a name for posterity.
この出来事は後世に語り継がれるだろう。
This event will be passed down to future generations.
He left many discoveries for posterity.
This tradition has been passed down to future generations.
The merits of that policy will be left to the judgment of posterity.