Preslavery refers to the time period before the abolition of slavery in the United States. There are several synonyms for the word preslavery that can be used to describe this time period. Some of these synonyms include pre-Civil War, antebellum, pre-emancipation, and pre-abolition. Additionally, the term antebellum is commonly used to describe the cultural, economic, and political climate leading up to the Civil War. It is important to use accurate language when referring to the preslavery era in order to avoid perpetuating harmful stereotypes and to properly document the history of slavery in America.