res ‧ to ‧ ra ‧ tion AC /ˌrestəˈreɪʃ ə n/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable and countable]
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ restoration , ↑ restorer ; verb : ↑ restore ]
1 . when you repair something such as an old building or a piece of furniture, so that it looks the same as when it was first built or made
restoration of
a fund for the restoration of historic buildings
Major restoration work will begin in May.
2 . the act of bringing back a law, tax, or system of government
restoration of
They’re fighting for the restoration of democratic rights.
the restoration of the monarchy in Spain
3 . the Restoration the return of Charles II as King of England in 1660, and the period afterwards
Restoration comedy/drama (=plays written during this time in England)
4 . the act of officially giving something back to its former owner SYN return
restoration of
an attempt to secure the restoration of their lands