What is the next prime number after 7?

The next prime number after 7 is 11 because a prime number is defined as a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. After 7, the sequence of natural numbers continues with 8, 9, and 10, none of which are prime since they all have divisors besides 1 and themselves. However, 11 fits the definition of a prime number because its only divisors are 1 and 11. This makes it the next prime number in the sequence following 7.