post-conquest
- adjective
- /ˌpoʊstˈkɒŋkwɛst/
- Many traditions were lost in the post-conquest era as new rulers imposed their customs.
Examples
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Historians study post-conquest art to understand cultural changes after the invasion.
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Archaeologists uncovered artifacts from the post-conquest settlement, revealing insights into daily life.
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The post-conquest government introduced new laws to control the region.
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The post-conquest era saw significant changes in the local culture.
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Many historians study post-conquest societies to understand their development.
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The post-conquest policies reshaped the economic landscape of the region for years.
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In the post-conquest period, many indigenous practices were replaced by those of the conquerors.
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Etymology
Post-conquest is made of post- meaning 'after' and conquest from conquer meaning 'to take control'. So a post-conquest government or art is the government or art that appears 'after' a takeover.