Cool MateMeaning of Postwar
Relating to the period after a war has ended.
In simple words: The time after a war has ended.
Postwar in a sentence
- The postwar era saw significant economic growth.
- Many countries faced challenges during the postwar recovery period.
- The postwar films often reflect on the trauma of conflict.
How to use Postwar
Used to describe the period or conditions after a war, often applied in historical contexts. It's neutral but can be formal when discussing specific historical events.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'post' meaning after, and war as the time of fighting.
Related words
Collocations with Postwar
- postwar period
- postwar economy
- postwar society
Synonyms for Postwar
- after-war
- peacetime
- reconstruction
Opposites of Postwar
- prewar
- wartime
Common mistakes with Postwar
- Confused with 'prewar' which refers to the time before a war.
- Used incorrectly to describe ongoing conflicts instead of completed wars.
Postwar appears in
Postwar in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ما بعد الحرب
الوقت اللي بعد ما الحرب تخلص.
- Bengaliবাংলা
যুদ্ধোত্তর
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 تموم شدن جنگ.
- FrenchFrançais
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 acabou.
- RussianРусский
Послевоенный
Время после окончания войны.
- Urduاردو
جنگ کے بعد
جنگ ختم ہونے کے بعد کا وقت۔
- Chinese中文
战后
战争结束后的一段时间。
More words like Postwar
- Reconstruction
- 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 Postwar
What does Postwar mean?
The time after a war has ended.
What is the definition of Postwar?
Relating to the period after a war has ended.
How do you use Postwar in a sentence?
The postwar era saw significant economic growth.
Can you give another example of Postwar?
Many countries faced challenges during the postwar recovery period.
What are synonyms for Postwar?
Common alternatives include after-war, peacetime, reconstruction.
What is the opposite of Postwar?
Opposite meanings include prewar, wartime.
What words go with Postwar?
It commonly pairs with postwar period, postwar economy, postwar society.
What are common mistakes when using Postwar?
Confused with 'prewar' which refers to the time before a war. Used incorrectly to describe ongoing conflicts instead of completed wars.
How do you pronounce Postwar?
US: //ˈpoʊstwɔr//, UK: //ˈpəʊstwɔː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Postwar?
Used to describe the period or conditions after a war, often applied in historical contexts. It's neutral but can be formal when discussing specific historical events.
What CEFR level is Postwar?
"Postwar" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.