countryBefore1918

Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning.  
# Instructions
Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. 
# Response Format
Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'

Predicate: countryBefore1918

Indicates that one country existed or held a particular status prior to the year 1918 in relation to another country or temporal reference.