restoration

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal

n. the act of bringing back a king or queen to lead a country after they were removed.

n. the return of a former monarchy or monarch to power, typically following a period of republican or revolutionary rule.

“Many citizens celebrated the restoration of the royal family after the war.”

“Political analysts debated whether the restoration of the exiled dynasty would provide the stability needed for economic recovery.”

C1 · Advanced Plural noun History Academic

n. a specific time in history when a king was returned to power, especially in England in 1660.

n. the specific historical period following the return of a monarch, most notably the English monarchy under Charles II in 1660.

“We are studying the literature and plays written during the Restoration.”

“Restoration comedies are famous for their wit and social satire, reflecting the shift in cultural values after the austere Puritan era.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Medicine Technical

n. a treatment used by a dentist to fix a damaged tooth.

n. a dental prosthesis or filling used to repair the function and integrity of a tooth structure.

“The dentist told me that the old restoration in my molar needed to be replaced.”

“Modern dentistry offers various ceramic materials for permanent restoration that mimic the aesthetic properties of natural enamel.”