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postwar — [pōst′wôr′] adj. after the (or a) war … English World dictionary
postwar — /pohst wawr /, adj. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a period following a war: postwar problems; postwar removal of rationing. [1905 10; POST + WAR1] * * * … Universalium
postwar — post|war [ ,poust wɔr ] adjective only before noun happening or existing in the period of time immediately after a war, especially World War II: in the postwar years the postwar division of Europe … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
postwar — post war UK / US or postwar UK [ˌpəʊs(t)ˈwɔː(r)] / US [ˌpoʊs(t)ˈwɔr] adjective * happening or existing in the period of time immediately after a war, especially the Second World War in the post war years the post war division of Europe … English dictionary
postwar — /ˈpoʊstwɔ/ (say pohstwaw) adjective of or relating to the period following a war, especially World War II: postwar trade …
Postwar (book) — Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945 is a 2005 book by historian Tony Judt, the Director of New York University s Erich Maria Remarque Institute. The book examines the history of Europe from the end of World War II (1945) to 2005. It has won… … Wikipedia
POSTWAR LITERATURE — Postwar literature is a term used for fiction written immediately following World War II that arose out of the disaffection and loss of purpose caused by Japan’s defeat. Themes often include the Occupation, soldiers’ experiences, and the… … Japanese literature and theater
Postwar Sherman tanks — Infobox Weapon name=Medium Tank M4A4 Sherman V (early) caption=Medium Tank M4A4 Sherman V , a major export type during WWII, in Yad la Shiryon Museum, Israel. origin= type= is vehicle=yes crew=5 (Commander, gunner, loader, driver, co driver)… … Wikipedia
Postwar reconstruction — A postwar reconstruction is a reconstruction after a war. ee also*Interwar period *Marshall Plan *Reconstruction era of the United StatesReferences … Wikipedia
postwar — adjective Date: 1908 occurring or existing after a war; especially occurring or existing after World War II … New Collegiate Dictionary
