restoration Definition

1. The act or process of restoring.

Thesaurus: renovation, repair, reconstruction, refurbishing, rejuvenation, renewal, rehabilitation, revitalization, replacement; Antonym: damage, removal, weakening.
2. The act of giving back something lost or stolen.
3. Something restored or given back.
4. A model or reconstruction (eg of a ruin, extinct animal, etc).
5. The act of returning to a former and higher status, rank, etc.
(Brit)
6a. historical
The re-establishment of the monarchy in 1660;
Form: the Restoration (usually)
(Brit)
6b. historical
The reign of Charles II (1660‐85);
Form: the Restoration (usually)
(Brit)
6c. historical
Relating to this period of history.
Example: restoration comedy
Form: the Restoration (usually)

The receiving of a sinner to divine favour.

The final saving of all men.