Cool MateMeaning of Post-war
existing, happening or made in the period after a war, especially the Second World War
In simple words: The time after a war ends.
Post-war in a sentence
- the post-war years
- in post-war Europe
- post-war reconstruction
How to use Post-war
Used to describe the period and conditions after a war. Common in historical contexts but can also apply to literature or discussions about social changes.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'post' as 'after' and 'war' — it’s after the fight.
Related words
Collocations with Post-war
- post-war reconstruction
- post-war period
- post-war society
Synonyms for Post-war
- aftermath
- post-conflict
- postbellum
- post-war era
Opposites of Post-war
- pre-war
- wartime
Common mistakes with Post-war
- Confused with 'pre-war', meaning before the war
- Used incorrectly as a verb
- Omitting the hyphen in writing
Post-war appears in
Post-war in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ما بعد الحرب
الوقت الذي يلي انتهاء الحرب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
যুদ্ধ পরবর্তী
যুদ্ধ শেষ হওয়ার পরের সময়।
- GermanDeutsch
Nachkriegs-
Die Zeit nach dem Ende eines Krieges.
- SpanishEspañol
Posguerra
El tiempo después de que termina una guerra.
- Persianفارسی
پس از جنگ
زمان بعد از پایان یک جنگ.
- FrenchFrançais
d'après-guerre
La période après la fin d'une guerre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
युद्धोत्तर
युद्ध समाप्त होने के बाद का समय।
- ItalianItaliano
Dopoguerra
Il periodo dopo la fine di una guerra.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Pós-guerra
O tempo depois que uma guerra acaba.
- RussianРусский
Послевоенный
Время после окончания войны.
- Urduاردو
جنگ کے بعد
جنگ ختم ہونے کے بعد کا وقت۔
- Chinese中文
战后
战争结束后的时期。
More words like Post-war
- AftermathC1
the situation that exists as a result of an important (and usually unpleasant) event, especially a war, an accident, etc.
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Post-war
What does Post-war mean?
The time after a war ends.
What is the definition of Post-war?
existing, happening or made in the period after a war, especially the Second World War
How do you use Post-war in a sentence?
the post-war years
Can you give another example of Post-war?
in post-war Europe
What are synonyms for Post-war?
Common alternatives include aftermath, post-conflict, postbellum, post-war era.
What is the opposite of Post-war?
Opposite meanings include pre-war, wartime.
What words go with Post-war?
It commonly pairs with post-war reconstruction, post-war period, post-war society.
What are common mistakes when using Post-war?
Confused with 'pre-war', meaning before the war Used incorrectly as a verb Omitting the hyphen in writing
How do you pronounce Post-war?
US: /["/ˌpəʊst ˈwɔːr/"]/, UK: /["/ˌpəʊst ˈwɔː(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Post-war?
Used to describe the period and conditions after a war. Common in historical contexts but can also apply to literature or discussions about social changes.
What CEFR level is Post-war?
"Post-war" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.