postwar
adjective
post·war
ˈpōs(t)-ˌwär 
: occurring or existing after a war
especially
: occurring or existing after World War II
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Now, the fund has turned its gaze to Central Asia — specifically to mineral supplies from Kazakhstan and Pakistan that could be useful for the postwar reconstruction of Iran, Burkhan CEO Shahal Khan told Semafor.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 18 June 2026
Our suburban town of Kingston, across the Susquehanna River, had an optimistic, futuristic veneer with its new ranch and split-level houses and postwar adult toys like finned cars and color TVs.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Reagan and Thatcher were dismantling the postwar labour settlement—deregulating industries, busting unions, privatizing state assets, cutting corporate taxes from highs above 50% to the 20s.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Exhibitors at Basel reflected that trend with presentations that showcased modern and postwar works alongside living and younger artists.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 18 June 2026
Our suburban town of Kingston, across the Susquehanna River, had an optimistic, futuristic veneer with its new ranch and split-level houses and postwar adult toys like finned cars and color TVs.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Reagan and Thatcher were dismantling the postwar labour settlement—deregulating industries, busting unions, privatizing state assets, cutting corporate taxes from highs above 50% to the 20s.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Exhibitors at Basel reflected that trend with presentations that showcased modern and postwar works alongside living and younger artists.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
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“Postwar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postwar. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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postwar
adjective
post·war
ˈpōst-ˈwȯ(ə)r
: of, relating to, or being a period after a war
postwar Europe
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