Antebellum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæn.tiˈbɛl.əm/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Antebellum is an adjective meaning Of the time period prior to a war.
Meaning
Of the time period prior to a war.
Example Sentences
A renewed sense of national pride arose in Hitler's antebellum Germany.
Synonyms for antebellum
Depending on context, synonyms include prebellum, nonmodern.
Antonyms for antebellum
Common opposites include postbellum, post-war.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nonmodern, prebellum, postbellum, prewar, prewartime, preslavery.
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