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Restoration [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. The act of replacing in a former state.

2. Behold the different climes agree, rejoicing in thy restoration

3. So we speak of the restoration of a man to his office, or to a good standing in society.

4. Renewal; revival; re-establishment; as the restoration of friendship between enemies; the restoration of peace after war; the restoration of a declining commerce.

5. Recovery; renewal of health and soundness; as restoration from sickness or from insanity.

6. Recovery from a lapse or any bad state; as the restoration of man from apostasy.

7. In theology, universal restoration the final recovery of all men from sin and alienation from God, to a state of happiness; universal salvation.

8. In England, the return of king Charles II in 1660, and the re-establishment of monarchy.

Restoration [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. The act of restoring or bringing back to a former place, station, or condition; the fact of being restored; renewal; reestablishment; as, the restoration of friendship between enemies; the restoration of peace after war.

2. The state of being restored; recovery of health, strength, etc.; as, restoration from sickness.

3. That which is restored or renewed.

Restorationer [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

A Restorationist.

Restorationism [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The belief or doctrines of the Restorationists.

Restorationist [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

One who believes in a temporary future punishment and a final restoration of all to the favor and presence of God; a Universalist.