Before the War, ante is Latin for before, bellum is Latin for war. Often used to describe the period in the United States directly prior to the Civil War.
by stefffan December 09, 2007

by Politically, factually correct September 30, 2013

A country music trio that tried hard to look non-racist by changing its name to Lady A, but is now suing famous black gospel, blues and soul singer, Anita White, over the name, which she has been using for literal decades.
"What is the point of Lady Antebellum pulling this name-changing stint when they are still gonna act racist!"
by Eyrhys July 09, 2020

by HaterVandre October 04, 2021
