Postexilic refers to the period of time after the exile of the Jews to Babylon. Some synonyms that can be used in place of postexilic include: after captivity, post-captivity, after exile, post-exile, and restored. Each of these different synonyms emphasizes a slightly different aspect of the postexilic period, but they all convey the idea of a time of rebuilding and restoration for the Jewish people after a long period of hardship and displacement. Understanding the historical context and significance of the postexilic period is important for understanding the development of Judaism and the Jewish people.