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Antebellum

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: Belonging to the period before a war, especially the American Civil War.

Usage: The antebellum South was characterized by plantation agriculture and the institution of slavery.

Sample Sentence 1: The antebellum era in the United States was marked by significant social and political changes.

Sample Sentence 2: Many antebellum mansions still stand as a testament to the grandeur of that time.

Sample Sentence 3: This book explores the antebellum period through the eyes of those who lived during it.

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