postexilic
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: //ˌpoʊstɪˈzɪlɪk//
KK: /ˈpoʊstɪˌzɪlɪk/
adjective
Definition
Relating to the time after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon, specifically after 586 B.C.
Example
The postexilic period saw the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem.
Conversation
I've been reading about Jewish history, especially the postexilic period.
Oh really? What did you find interesting about it?
I was amazed by how the people rebuilt their lives after the exile.
That sounds inspiring! It's incredible how resilient they were.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
postexilic
postexile
postcaptivity
Antonyms
preexilic
exilic
captivity
Root Explanation
Postexilic → It is formed from "post-" (meaning after) and "exilic" (from Latin "exilium", meaning exile). The word refers to the period after the exile, particularly in a historical or biblical context.
Memory Tip
Think of 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'exilic' relating to 'exile' — this helps you remember that 'postexilic' refers to the time after exile.
Visually Confused Words
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