adjective
- occurring in or relating to the period after a riot or civil disturbance
Usage: typically used in journalistic or academic contexts
Examples
- Postriot investigations revealed the underlying causes of the unrest.
- The city implemented postriot reforms to improve community relations.
- Postriot cleanup efforts took weeks to complete.
- Officials announced postriot recovery programs for affected businesses.
- The postriot period saw increased police presence in the neighborhood.