restorationist
Brings back originals
A restorationist advocates returning something to an earlier or original state.
In religion, restorationists seek to recover practices of the early Christian church, rejecting later traditions.
In ecology, restorationists work to return damaged ecosystems to their natural condition.
The term can apply to anyone championing revival of an original form: architectural restorationists, constitutional restorationists.
Idealization of pre-modern life
- apostolicOf the first disciples
- biblicalOf sacred texts
- denominationalRelating to religious sects
- ecclesiasticalRelating to church matters
liturgical · reformer · movement · doctrine · tradition · Campbell · Stone · Anabaptist
Restore worn items
- refinishApply new surface coating
- patinaSurface film from aging
- vintageQuality from past eras
- collectibleObject worth amassing
heirloom · recondition · salvage · furniture · timepiece · chandelier · upholstery · woodwork
Artifact preservation expert
- inpaintingReconstructing missing image regions
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- retouchingPost-capture image enhancement
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
pigments · cleaning · solvent · stabilization · gilding · treatment · reversibility · lacunae
Making current again
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
- renaissancePeriod of renewed vitality
- revitalizationRestoring vigor or vitality
rekindle · reinvigorate · regenerate · reconstruction · reestablish · reinstate · resurgence · resurrection
Maintaining something's condition
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- historicOf lasting significance
- protectionGuarding against harm
rehabilitation · stewardship · authenticity · documentation · integrity · vernacular · masonry · plasterwork
Restoring natural ecosystems
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- reforestationReplanting depleted woodlands
- remediationAct of correcting faults
wetlands · biodiversity · reintroduction · reclamation · degraded · rehabilitation · watershed · riparian
primitivism
Idealization of pre-modern life
- apostolicOf the first disciples
- biblicalOf sacred texts
- denominationalRelating to religious sects
ecclesiastical · liturgical · reformer · movement · doctrine · tradition · Campbell · Stone · Anabaptist · primitive
refurbish
Restore worn items
collectible · heirloom · recondition · salvage · furniture · timepiece · chandelier · upholstery · woodwork · lacquer
conservator
Artifact preservation expert
- inpaintingReconstructing missing image regions
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- retouchingPost-capture image enhancement
canvas · pigments · cleaning · solvent · stabilization · gilding · treatment · reversibility · lacunae · foxing
renewal
Making current again
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
- renaissancePeriod of renewed vitality
revitalization · rekindle · reinvigorate · regenerate · reconstruction · reestablish · reinstate · resurgence · resurrection · rekindling
preservation
Maintaining something's condition
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- historicOf lasting significance
protection · rehabilitation · stewardship · authenticity · documentation · integrity · vernacular · masonry · plasterwork · facade
rewilding
Restoring natural ecosystems
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- reforestationReplanting depleted woodlands
remediation · wetlands · biodiversity · reintroduction · reclamation · degraded · rehabilitation · watershed · riparian · revegetation
restorationistmodernizer
One who updates systems
progressive · futurist · innovator · reformer · revolutionary
restorationistabolitionist
Opponent of human bondage
revolutionary · nihilist · anarchist · deconstructionist · incrementalist