adj
postbellum
Postbellum (adj) means of the period following a war.
adj
1
Of the period following a war.
2
Of the period following the American Civil War, especially used in reference to the South.
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Etymology
From Latin post bellum (literally “after the war”).
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What is the meaning of postbellum?
"postbellum" (adj) means of the period following a war.
What are the different meanings of postbellum?
"postbellum" has 2 main meanings: 1. Of the period following a war; 2. Of the period following the American Civil War, especially used in reference to the South.