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restoration
noun
- 1. The act or process of restoring.
- Thesaurus: renovation, repair, reconstruction, refurbishing, rejuvenation, renewal, rehabilitation, revitalization, replacement; Antonym: damage, removal, weakening.
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)
6b. historical
- The reign of Charles II (1660‐85);
- Form: the Restoration (usually)
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.
