Post-WWII refers to the time period immediately following World War II (1945 onwards) when countries were rebuilding their economies, societies, and geopolitical relationships after years of conflict.
Related terms
Marshall Plan: An economic aid program initiated by the United States to help rebuild war-torn European nations after World War II.
United Nations (UN): An international organization founded in 1945 aimed at promoting peacekeeping efforts and global cooperation among member states.
Decolonization: The process through which former colonies gained independence from their colonial rulers in Africa, Asia, and other regions after WWII.