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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   During or relating to the period of time between two wars, especially the two World Wars (1919–1939). not-comparable

   "His family emigrated to America in the interwar years."

Synonyms

All synonyms

pre-war

Example

More examples

"The coexistence of nationalism and Marxism dates back to the late interwar period."

Etymology

From inter- + war.

Related phrases

world war

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