The restoration (Eng. Hist.), the return of King Charles II. in 1660,
and the reëstablishment of monarchy. -- Universal restoration (Theol.),
the final recovery of all men from sin and alienation from God to a
state of happiness; universal salvation.
Syn. -- Recovery; replacement; renewal; renovation; redintegration;
reinstatement; reëstablishment; return; revival; restitution;
reparation.
Res`to*ra"tion*er (-?r), n. A Restorationist.
Res`to*ra"tion*ism (-?z'm), n. The belief or doctrines of the
Restorationists.
Res`to*ra"tion*ist, n. One who believes in a temporary future
punishment and a final restoration of all to the favor and presence of
God; a Universalist.
Re*stor"a*tive (r?*st?r"?*t?v), a. [Cf. F. restoratif.] Of or
pertaining to restoration; having power to restore.
Destroys life's enemy, Hunger, with sweet restorative delight.
Milton.
Re*stor"a*tive, n. Something which serves to restore; especially, a
restorative medicine. Arbuthnot.
Re*stor"a*tive*ly, adv. In a restorative manner.
Res"to*ra`tor (r?s"t?*r?`t?r), n. A restaurateur.