The post-war period refers to the time following the conclusion of a major conflict, in this case, World War II. It encompasses the years of reconstruction, political realignments, and social changes that occurred after the war.
Related terms
Marshall Plan: A U.S.-sponsored program that provided economic aid to Western European countries to assist in their recovery after World War II.
United Nations (UN): An international organization founded after World War II aimed at promoting peace, security, and cooperation among member nations.
Decolonization: The process through which colonized nations gained independence from their colonial powers in the aftermath of World War II.