the Restoration
noun
: the period in 17th-century English history when Charles II was king after a long period of no king or queen on the throne
—often used as Restoration before another noun
Restoration drama
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“The Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Restoration. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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