ANTEBELLUM

antebellum

(adjective) belonging to a period before a war especially the American Civil War

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

antebellum (not comparable)

Of the time period prior to a war.

In the United States of America, of the period prior to the American Civil War, especially in reference to the culture of the southern states.

Synonyms

• pre-war

Antonyms

• postbellum

• post-war

Anagrams

• unmeltable

Source: Wiktionary



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