Antebellum
adjective
This refers to the time period in United States history before the Civil War, especially when referring to the southern states.
The grand plantation house was a stunning example of antebellum architecture.
Often appears as...
- antebellum period
- antebellum south
Usage tips
Historical
adjective
This refers to the time period in United States history before the Civil War, especially when referring to the southern states.
The grand plantation house was a stunning example of antebellum architecture.
Often appears as...
- antebellum period
- antebellum south
Usage tips
Historical
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Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Used to describe things relating to the period prior to the American Civil War, mainly in the South.
The museum featured antebellum clothing and tools.
Pro Tip 2/3Architecture Reference
Often associated with the distinct architectural style of large Southern estates before the Civil War.
They restored the mansion to its original antebellum splendor.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that 'antebellum' can evoke thoughts of slavery and may be sensitive in some contexts.
Discussing antebellum traditions requires cultural sensitivity.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Used to describe things relating to the period prior to the American Civil War, mainly in the South.
The museum featured antebellum clothing and tools.
Pro Tip 2/3Architecture Reference
Often associated with the distinct architectural style of large Southern estates before the Civil War.
They restored the mansion to its original antebellum splendor.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that 'antebellum' can evoke thoughts of slavery and may be sensitive in some contexts.
Discussing antebellum traditions requires cultural sensitivity.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Used to describe things relating to the period prior to the American Civil War, mainly in the South.
The museum featured antebellum clothing and tools.
Pro Tip 2/3Architecture Reference
Often associated with the distinct architectural style of large Southern estates before the Civil War.
They restored the mansion to its original antebellum splendor.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that 'antebellum' can evoke thoughts of slavery and may be sensitive in some contexts.
Discussing antebellum traditions requires cultural sensitivity.
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Video examples
How the jump rope got...
and the pantaloon came into being. And so, girls were able to jump rope because their skirts wouldn't catch the ropes. Governesses used it to train their wards to jump rope. Even formerly enslaved African children in the antebellum South jumped rope, too.
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Gastronomy and the...
antebellum chef since the Civil War I had to go to the old self which is not very different from the new salva we'll leave that alone you know the place where flags the
Video examples
How the jump rope got...
and the pantaloon came into being. And so, girls were able to jump rope because their skirts wouldn't catch the ropes. Governesses used it to train their wards to jump rope. Even formerly enslaved African children in the antebellum South jumped rope, too.
Video examples
Gastronomy and the...
antebellum chef since the Civil War I had to go to the old self which is not very different from the new salva we'll leave that alone you know the place where flags the
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Quote examples
Heather Cox Richardson
American Historian
The idea that the country should be led by white men goes back to antebellum slaveholders, who argued that the world was naturally divided between working drudges and elite leaders, who directed their workers and used the wealth the workers produced to promote progress.
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Alexandra Adornetto
Australian Author
The South is full of memories and ghosts of the past. For me, it is the most inspiring place to write, from William Faulkner's haunted antebellum home to the banks of the Mississippi to the wind that whispers through the cotton fields.
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Dave Haywood
American Musician
We were taking some photos one day in front of one of these old antebellum homes, and one of us said the word. And we all kind of stopped and said, 'That could be a name!' ... It just feels kind of country and nostalgic.
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Jidenna
American Musician
My style is not specific to the antebellum South, but it's heavily inspired by the Jim Crow era.
Quote examples
Heather Cox Richardson
American Historian
The idea that the country should be led by white men goes back to antebellum slaveholders, who argued that the world was naturally divided between working drudges and elite leaders, who directed their workers and used the wealth the workers produced to promote progress.
Quote examples
Alexandra Adornetto
Australian Author
The South is full of memories and ghosts of the past. For me, it is the most inspiring place to write, from William Faulkner's haunted antebellum home to the banks of the Mississippi to the wind that whispers through the cotton fields.
Quote examples
Dave Haywood
American Musician
We were taking some photos one day in front of one of these old antebellum homes, and one of us said the word. And we all kind of stopped and said, 'That could be a name!' ... It just feels kind of country and nostalgic.
Quote examples
Jidenna
American Musician
My style is not specific to the antebellum South, but it's heavily inspired by the Jim Crow era.
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