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prewartime

prewartime adjective: prior to wartime; prewar.

Adjective

prewartime (not comparable)

  1. Prior to wartime; prewar.
    • Couples often find it impossible to reestablish their prewartime relationship. During the veteran's absence, wives often become more independent and more assertive as heads of household.2012, Barry R. Schaller, Veterans on Trial: The Coming Court Battles Over PTSD

Origin of prewartime

From pre- + wartime.

Questions about prewartime

What does prewartime mean?
Prewartime means prior to wartime; prewar.
What part of speech is prewartime?
Prewartime is an adjective.

Words near prewartime in the dictionary

  1. prewarn
  2. prewarned
  3. prewarning
  4. prewarns
  5. prewarrant
  6. prewartime
  7. prewash
  8. prewashed
  9. prewashes
  10. prewashing
  11. prewatch

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