pre-war

[US]/ˌpriːˈwɔːr/
[UK]/ˌpriːˈwɔːr/

Translation

adj.relating to the period before a war, especially the First and Second World Wars
adv.before a war, especially the First and Second World Wars

Phrases & Collocations

pre-war era

pre-war conditions

pre-war period

pre-war economy

pre-war film

pre-war buildings

pre-war tensions

pre-war planning

pre-war negotiations

pre-war sentiment

Example Sentences

the pre-war economy was booming, despite growing tensions.

many buildings still stand as reminders of the pre-war era.

he recalled stories of his childhood in the pre-war years.

the pre-war political landscape was complex and unstable.

archaeologists are studying artifacts from the pre-war period.

the pre-war optimism faded quickly with the outbreak of hostilities.

the city's pre-war infrastructure was largely intact.

they analyzed the pre-war trade routes and economic patterns.

the pre-war diplomatic efforts failed to prevent the conflict.

the museum features an exhibit on life in the pre-war years.

the pre-war population was significantly smaller than today.

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