Restoration

See also: restoration

English

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Proper noun

the Restoration

1. (history of UK) The events of 1660 when English, Scottish and Irish monarchies were restored under Charles II.
2. (history of UK) The era of Restoration (1660 to 1685) under Charles II, or to 1688 when James II was king.
3. (history of France) The restoring of the Bourbon Dynasty in 1814.
4. (history of Japan) The restoring of imperial rule in Japan in 1868 under Emperor Meiji.

Derived terms

• Restoration Day

Anagrams

• orientators, rerotations