postwar

[pəʊstwɔː(r)]

postwar Definition

occurring or existing after a war, especially the First or Second World War.

Using postwar: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "postwar" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The postwar period was marked by significant economic growth.

  • Example

    Postwar Europe saw the rise of new political ideologies.

  • Example

    The country struggled to rebuild itself during the postwar years.

postwar Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for postwar

  • after-war
  • post-conflict
  • post-bellum
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Summary: postwar in Brief

'Postwar' [pəʊstwɔː(r)] is an adjective that refers to anything occurring or existing after a war, particularly the First or Second World War. Examples of its usage include 'The postwar period was marked by significant economic growth,' and 'Postwar Europe saw the rise of new political ideologies.'

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