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What does the suffix post- mean?

The suffix "post-" generally means "after" or "following".

Here are some examples:

* Post-war: After the war

* Post-graduate: After graduation

* Post-mortem: After death

* Post-traumatic stress disorder: A condition that develops after a traumatic event

* Postscript: A note added after the main body of a letter

It can also indicate "behind" or "in the back", as in:

* Posterior: Located at the back of something

Sometimes, "post-" can also mean "related to" or "connected with", especially when referring to specific fields or topics:

* Postmodern: Related to the postmodern period

* Post-impressionism: A style of painting that followed Impressionism

* Post-structuralism: A school of thought that emerged after structuralism

Overall, the meaning of "post-" is quite flexible and depends on the context in which it's used.

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