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post-war

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adjective

  1. happening or existing after a war

    the early post-war years

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In these post war years, the early stages of Reconstruction were marked by rapid change and a concerted effort to expand the rights of Black Americans.

From Scientific American • Sep. 28, 2023

Instead, revelations over the LDP’s links to the church and his decision to grant Abe, Japan’s longest-serving post war leader, a rare state funeral have triggered a crisis.

From Reuters • Sep. 7, 2022

Prosecution of violators of the post war laws limiting armed carry in public were common.

From Slate • Nov. 1, 2021

The German federal government announced a far-reaching reorganisation of the nation’s hospitals to cope with the crisis, and unleashed its biggest post war aid package to combat the economic impact of the outbreak.

From The Guardian • Mar. 13, 2020

I found thoughtful men talking everywhere I have been in Italy of two things, of the Jugo-Slav riddle and of the question of post war finance.

From War and the future: Italy, France and Britain at war by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)