Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the period after the Babylonian exile in Jewish history, or to something that existed in that period.

“The postexilic texts of the Hebrew Bible provide valuable insights into the development of Jewish literature.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is from or related to the period after the Babylonian exile.

“The postexilic community in Jerusalem worked to rebuild the city’s temple and restore its cultural heritage.”