postwar
/ˈpoʊstˌwɔr/
adjective
- Relating to or occurring in the period after a war, especially World War II.
- Postwar baby boomers grew up in a time of relative peace and prosperity.
- Many cities were rebuilt during the postwar reconstruction period.
- The postwar era saw rapid economic growth in many countries.
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- In or during the period after a war.
- The country's economy changed dramatically postwar.
- The government focused on rebuilding infrastructure postwar.
- Postwar, many soldiers returned home to start families.