antebellum

adjective

an·te·bel·lum ˌan-ti-ˈbe-ləm

: existing before a war

especially : existing before the American Civil War

antebellum houses

the antebellum South

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In the antebellum United States, Northerners, and especially northern abolitionists, drew a contrast between (northern) nationalism and (southern) sectionalism. —

Jill Lepore, Foreign Affairs, 5 Feb. 2019 The hometown of the Georgia Bulldogs transforms into a vibrant tapestry of colors during the fall, creating the perfect backdrop for exploring the town’s antebellum architecture. —

Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024 Witness Donald Trump recently questioning the racial identity of his opponent, Kamala Harris, a race-baiting potshot that dredges up ingrained prejudices against biracial Americans that stretch back to the antebellum South. —

Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024 Back in the antebellum United States, supporters of slavery fiercely resisted federal projects. —

James Morone, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2018 See all Example Sentences for antebellum