prewar

/ˈpriːwɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or occurring before a war, especially World War II.

“She bought a prewar apartment in New York City.”

2. adjective

used to describe something that existed before a war, especially World War II.

“The prewar architecture of the city is still intact.”

Synonyms

  • antebellum
  • interwar

Antonyms

  • postwar
  • wartime