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restorer

|re/store/er|

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/rɪˈstɔːrər/

🇬🇧

/rɪˈstɔːrə/

(restore)

bring back

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'restorer' originates from the Latin word 'restaurare', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'staurare' meant 'to build'.

Historical Evolution

'restaurare' transformed into the Old French word 'restorer', and eventually became the modern English word 'restorer'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to build again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who restores'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who repairs or renovates a building, work of art, etc., to its original condition.

The restorer worked meticulously on the ancient painting.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45