What is another word for ante bellum?
Pronunciation: [ˈantiː bˈɛləm] (IPA) 
Ante bellum is a Latin phrase meaning "before the war." Some synonyms for this term could include pre-war, pre-battle, antebellum, and pre-conflict. Other similar phrases might include before the fighting started, prior to hostilities, and pre-war period. Other related words could include the prelude, lead-up, or buildup to the war. When discussing the period of time before a particular war, it is important to consider the social, political, and economic factors that contributed to the conflict, and to use appropriate language to describe the events that transpired during this time.
