restauration

Noun

restoration (countable and uncountable, plural restorations)

1. The process of bringing an object back to its original state; the process of restoring something.
   • foreskin restoration

   Synonyms:

   deconversion, restitution, step back, regression, reversion

2. (countable) The result of such a process, such as a dental restoration (a dental prosthesis).
   • These restorations were especially impressive and were reported in a leading prosthodontics journal.
3. The 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.
4. The return of a socioeconomic formation in the role of the dominant mode of production.
   • The restoration of capitalism in Russia gave rise to unemployment.
5. The receiving of a sinner to divine favor.

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