Meaning & Definition of Meanwhile in English

1. The time between one event, process, or period and another

• "Meanwhile the socialists are running the government"

1. At the same time but in another place

• "Meanwhile, back at the ranch..."

2. During the intervening time

• "Meanwhile i will not think about the problem"

• "Meantime he was attentive to his other interests"

• "In the meantime the police were notified"