restoration

Universal Words noun 1 [U,C] the work of repairing and cleaning an old building, a painting, etc. so that its condition is as good as it originally was: The palace is closed for restoration. * restoration work 2 [U,C] ~ of sth the act of bringing back a system, a law, etc. that existed previously: the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries * the restoration of democracy / the monarchy 3 [U] ~ (of sth) the act of returning sth to its correct place, condition or owner: the restoration of the Elgin marbles to Greece 4 (the Restoration) [sing.] the time in Britain in 1660 when, following a period with no king or queen, Charles II became king: Restoration comedy / poetry (= written during and after this time)