Restoration

Pronunciation

Full definition of restoration

Noun

1. the process of bringing an object back to its original state; the process of restoring somethingThe restoration of this painting will take years.The restoration of this medieval church involved undoing all the Victorian modifications.
2. the return of a former monarchy or monarch to power, usually after having been forced to step downThe restoration of the House of Stuart took place a few years after the death of Cromwell.