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Postwar: meaning, definitions and examples

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postwar

 

[ ˌpoʊstˈwɔr ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

time period

Postwar refers to the period after a war, particularly in relation to the social, economic, and political impacts that follow. It often pertains to adjustments and rebuilding efforts that take place after the cessation of hostilities.

Synonyms

after-war, post-bellum, post-conflict

Examples of usage

  • The postwar economy saw a significant boom.
  • Many countries faced challenges in postwar reconstruction.
  • Postwar literature often reflects the struggles of society.
  • Policies were implemented to stabilize the postwar government.

Translations

Translations of the word "postwar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pós-guerra

🇮🇳 युद्ध के बाद

🇩🇪 nach dem Krieg

🇮🇩 pasca perang

🇺🇦 післявоєнний

🇵🇱 powojenny

🇯🇵 戦後

🇫🇷 d'après-guerre

🇪🇸 de posguerra

🇹🇷 savaş sonrası

🇰🇷 전후

🇸🇦 ما بعد الحرب

🇨🇿 poválečný

🇸🇰 povojnový

🇨🇳 战后

🇸🇮 povojni

🇮🇸 stríðsár

🇰🇿 соғыс sonrası

🇬🇪 ომის შემდეგ

🇦🇿 müharibədən sonrakı

🇲🇽 de posguerra

Etymology

The term 'postwar' combines the prefix 'post-', meaning 'after', with the root 'war', which has roots in Old English 'werre' and Old French 'guerre', both denoting conflict. The usage of 'postwar' gained prominence particularly after the First and Second World Wars, as nations grappled with the aftermath of these global conflicts. The period was characterized by rebuilding and transformation, influencing sociology, politics, and economies worldwide. In American and European contexts, postwar eras often highlight themes of recovery, displacement, and societal change, reflecting how nations sought to modernize and adapt in the wake of widespread devastation and loss.

Word Frequency Rank

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