Prewar

/ˌpriːˈwɔːr/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Referring to the period before a war, especially in relation to societal, economic, and cultural aspects.

The city retained much of its prewar charm, with beautifully preserved architecture.

Pertaining to the time before a specific war, often used in historical contexts.

Historians have studied the prewar treaties that contributed to the outbreak of conflict.

Describing items, styles, or systems that were typical or prevalent before the war.

The museum featured a collection of prewar artifacts showcasing everyday life.

Indicating a political or social climate that existed before a war.

The prewar attitudes of the population were significantly different from those during the conflict.

The word 'prewar' is formed from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and 'war'.

prewar era

The time period that existed before any significant war, usually characterized by specific social or cultural conditions.

prewar policies

Policies that were established prior to the outbreak of a war.

postwar

Referring to the period after a war.

antebellum

Existing or occurring before a war, especially in the context of the American Civil War.