Definitions

1. noun

The light that remains after sunset or the period of time that follows it.

“The hikers had to navigate through the darkness, relying on their memories of the afterlight to guide them.”

2. noun

A faint or lingering impression or effect.

“The beauty of the sunset lingered, leaving a gentle afterlight that lasted long into the night.”

3. noun

A residual or remaining influence.

“The afterlight of the old regime continued to shape the country’s politics for years to come.”