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Antebellum

Verb / ˌæntɪˈbelʌm / Another word for antebellum — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Antebellum refers to the period before a war, especially the American Civil War.

Synonyms & similar words

prewar pre-1861 pre-Confederate pre-Reconstruction pre-secession

Example sentences

  1. The antebellum South was characterized by slavery and plantation agriculture.
  2. Many people believe that the antebellum period was a time of great progress in the United States.
  3. The antebellum era saw the rise of many famous American writers, including Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne.
  4. In the antebellum United States, only white men were allowed to vote.
  5. The antebellum economy of the United States was based largely on agriculture.

Quotes

  • I grew up in an antebellum house. It was a beautiful, romantic house.
  • The Civil War was a defining moment in American history, but it was not the end of our story. The antebellum period was a time of great change and progress in the United States.
  • The antebellum South was a time of great social and economic upheaval in the United States.

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