Definition

The act of establishing something again after it has been removed or lost.

Example

The reestablishment of the old traditions brought the community together.

Conversation

Have you heard about the reestablishment of that local community center?

Yeah, I saw the announcement! It’s great for the neighborhood.

I think it will really help bring everyone together again.

Definitely! A sense of community is so important.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reestablishment → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "establish" (from Old French *establir*, meaning to set up or found) and "-ment" (meaning the action or result of). The word "reestablishment" means the action of establishing something again or restoring it to a previous state.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'setting up' ('establish') to remember that 'reestablishment' means to set something up again.

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