Meaning
post-war period
- The period following a war, especially World War I or World War II.
In a sentence
L'economia italiana crebbe molto rapidamente nel secondo dopoguerra.
The Italian economy grew very quickly in the post-WWII period.
Molti edifici storici furono ricostruiti durante il dopoguerra.
Many historical buildings were rebuilt during the post-war period.
Quali furono le conseguenze sociali del primo dopoguerra?
What were the social consequences of the post-WWI period?
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dopoguerra | masculine · singular |
| dopoguerra | masculine · plural |
| dopoguerra | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable compound noun: the plural form remains 'dopoguerra'.
- When used without specification, it often refers to the period after World War II.