restoration
UK: ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən | US: ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən
n. the act of returning something to its original state or condition
n. the process of repairing or renovating a historical object, building, or artwork
n. the reinstatement of a previous practice, right, or situation
The word "restoration" originates from Latin restauratio, derived from restaurare ("to renew, rebuild"). The morpheme re- (again) emphasizes repetition, while store traces back to Latin staurare ("to furnish or supply"). Combined with the noun-forming suffix -ation, the term evolved in Middle English to signify the act of returning something to its former state—whether physical (e.g., buildings) or abstract (e.g., rights). The logic reflects a cyclical process: "storing again" to revive what was lost.
The restoration of the medieval cathedral took over a decade.
After the war, the government focused on the restoration of democracy.
Art experts praised the careful restoration of the Renaissance painting.
Ecological restoration projects aim to revive damaged ecosystems.
The monarchy’s restoration in 1660 ended England’s republican era.