Restoration

noun

/ɹɛstəˈɹeɪʃən/

Word Frequency: 12.5

Definitions

1.nounThe process of bringing an object back to its original state; the process of restoring something.

"The restoration of this medieval church involved undoing all the Victorian modifications."

2.nounThe return of a former monarchy or monarch to power, usually after having been forced to step down.

"The restoration of the House of Stuart took place a few years after the death of Cromwell."

3.nounThe receiving of a sinner to divine favor.

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