restoration

The work of returning something to its original or earlier condition.

• The painting needs restoration.
• Restoration work began on the castle last spring.
• The car looks new after its complete restoration.

How to use it: restoration of something (The restoration of the old theatre took two years.)

Similar words: repair, renovation

Common phrases: restoration work, restoration of something, complete restoration

The return of a king, queen, or royal system of government to power.

• The nobles demanded the restoration of the monarchy.
• The king returned from exile after the restoration.
• Several groups opposed the restoration of royal power.

How to use it: restoration of someone/something (The restoration of the king ended years of political uncertainty.)

Similar words: reinstatement

Common phrases: restoration of monarchy, royal restoration, restoration of something

The return of an earlier economic and social system as the main way society is organized.

• The reforms led to the restoration of capitalism.
• The book examines capitalist restoration in the region.
• They debated whether a restoration of socialism was possible.

How to use it: restoration of something (The party opposed the restoration of capitalism.)

Similar words: reestablishment

Common phrases: restoration of capitalism, capitalist restoration, restoration of socialism