postbellum

post·bel·lum

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pohst-bel-uh m]
- /poʊstˈbɛl əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pohst-bel-uh m]
- /poʊstˈbɛl əm/

Definition of postbellum word

adjective postbellum occurring after a war, especially after the American Civil War: postbellum reforms. 1

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Origin of postbellum

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75, postbellum is from the Latin word post bellum after the war

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Parts of speech for Postbellum

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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postbellum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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