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No because post means after and hum means earth. Meaning 'after earth' = 'after living on earth' = 'after death'
-Reference: The Word Within the Word Volume 1 By Michael Clay Thompson
(I answered this question on The Word Within The Word Mystery Question for List 12)
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-Katie D.
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What do they call an award after someone has died?
Posthumous Recognition
What is a posthumous medal of honor?
A medal of honor given posthumously refers to recipients receiving this award after death
What is the word when someone dies and he receives an award?
I believe the word you're looking for is "posthumous" or "posthumously."
What is the proper way to word a posthumous award?
To properly word a posthumous award, you can refer to the recipient as "late" followed by their name, then mention the specific award and the reason for it being posthumous. For example, "The late [Recipient's Name] is being awarded [Award Name] posthumously in recognition of their contributions to [Reason for the award]."
What are examples of posthumous award?
A posthumous award is one that is awarded after death. There are also posthumous promotions given to military close to and deserving of promotion when they die.In the U.S. Army, posthumous award of the Purple Heart for being injured in battle, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and the Silver Star are medals often awarded posthumously (after death).
What is a sentence using the word posthumous?
The posthumous award was given to the soldier's widow. In 1961, the late Dag Hammarskjold was honored with a posthumous Nobel Peace Prize.
How do you use pothumous in a sentence?
Posthumous. Six months after his death, my grandfather received a posthumous award from the town council.
What work can you use to congratulate someone for receiving an award for their volunteer work?
wow...congrats... you have done it...
Posthumous in a sentence?
The term "posthumous", meaning "after death", can be used diversely in a sentence. Just one example is as follows: "The posthumous award could not bring back the lost soldier, but it did serve as a reminder of the selfless character that he showed on and off the battlefield when he was alive."
If you have received a coveted national award five years from now Why did you receive the award what is the award and what are the circumstances under which you are receiving the award?
An Oscar in one of three categories: Best screenplay, best supporting actress, or best film score. I would win it for any or, hopefully, all three! :-) The circumstances for receiving it would be, I think, included in my answer already.
Would you enjoy a posthumous award?
Posthumas awards are awards that were earned while the person was living and are given to a persons family even though that person is dead. Personally, If I were getting an award I'd rather receive it when I am still alive.
Would you enjoy recieveing a posthumous award?
Posthumas awards are awards that were earned while the person was living and are given to a persons family even though that person is dead. Personally, If I were getting an award I'd rather receive it when I am still alive.
