restoration

[ res-tuh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of restoring; renewal, revival, or reestablishment.
2. the state or fact of being restored.
3. a return of something to a former, original, normal, or unimpaired condition.
4. restitution of something taken away or lost.
5. something that is restored, as by renovating.
6. a reconstruction or reproduction of an ancient building, extinct animal, or the like, showing it in its original state.
7. a putting back into a former position, dignity, etc.
8. Dentistry.
   1. the work, process, or result of replacing or restoring teeth or parts of teeth.
   2. something that restores or replaces teeth or parts of teeth, as a filling, crown, or denture.
9. the Restoration,
   1. the reestablishment of the monarchy in England with the return of Charles II in 1660.
   2. the period of the reign of Charles II (1660–85), sometimes extended to include the reign of James II (1685–88).

adjective

1. (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of the Restoration:

   Restoration manners.

restoration

¹

/ ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of restoring or state of being restored, as to a former or original condition, place, etc
2. the replacement or giving back of something lost, stolen, etc
3. something restored, replaced, or reconstructed
4. a model or representation of an extinct animal, landscape of a former geological age, etc

Restoration

²

/ ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. history
   1. the re-establishment of the monarchy in 1660 or the reign of Charles II (1660–85)
   2. ( as modifier )

      Restoration drama

Restoration

1. The return of constitutional monarchy in Britain in the late seventeenth century. The Stuarts were placed back on the throne; the first of them after the Restoration was King Charles II.

Notes

The Restoration is known as a period of comparative gaiety in England after the severe days of government by the Puritans . Plays, in particular, had been banned by the Puritans; a large number, notably comedies , were produced during the Restoration.

Other Words From

• anti·resto·ration adjective
• nonres·to·ration noun
• post-Res·to·ration noun
• pre-Res·to·ration adjective
• preres·to·ration adjective
• prores·to·ration adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of restoration¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Late Latin restaurātiōn-, stem of restaurātiō; equivalent to restore + -ation

Example Sentences

These might include creating protected areas, establishing sustainable harvesting quotas, or implementing restoration programs.

From Science Daily

With global demand for palm oil rising, the urgency for effective restoration strategies in these landscapes has become critical.

From Science Daily

It has been worked on for several years by outside groups preparing the ground for a Trump restoration.

From Salon

One of the remedies she wants to talk about today is a tree-planting and habitat restoration mission that her eponymous foundation and non-profit technology company, Ecosia, are carrying out in Uganda.

From BBC

The Night Watch has been treated at least 25 times - but this latest research and restoration project is the most extensive so far.

From BBC

Related Words

• reconstruction
• recovery
• refurbishment
• rehabilitation
• reinstatement
• renewal
• renovation
• repatriation
• revival