Associations to the word «Antebellum»

Wiktionary

ANTEBELLUM, adjective. Of the time period prior to a war.
ANTEBELLUM, adjective. In the United States of America, of the period prior to the American Civil War, especially in reference to the culture of the southern states.

Dictionary definition

ANTEBELLUM, adjective. Belonging to a period before a war especially the American Civil War.

Wise words

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