ANTEBELLUM - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

belonging to a period before a war especially the American Civil War

Synonyms

Antebellum

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "antebellum" was borrowed from Latin .

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Antebellum