Synonyms for

Reconstruction

Verb / ˌri:kʌˈnstrʌkʃʌn / Another word for reconstruction — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Reconstruction refers to the period after the Civil War in the United States when the country was trying to rebuild and make changes.

Synonyms & similar words

reconstructionperiod reconstructivememory reconstruction restoration rebuilding renewal reestablishment recreation reformation rehabilitation reinstatement renewing redemption reinstation remaking replenishment reconditioning reinvigoration rekindling rejuvenation regeneration recreation rehabbing

Synonyms by register

Formal

restoration rebuilding renovation reorganization

Informal

fixing up putting back together remodeling

Literary

re-creation re-establishment

Antonyms

destruction demolition ruin damage decay disintegration

Common collocations

  • historical reconstruction
  • urban reconstruction
  • reconstruction efforts
  • post-war reconstruction
  • reconstruction phase
  • reconstruction plan
  • reconstruction project

Word family

noun reconstruction
verb reconstruct
adjective reconstructive

Usage note

Reconstruction often refers to the process of rebuilding something that has been damaged or destroyed, particularly in historical or architectural contexts. It can also refer to the process of putting together information or evidence.

Example sentences

  1. The Reconstruction period in the United States was a time of great change.
  2. The government had a plan for Reconstruction after the Civil War.
  3. Many people disagreed with the Reconstruction policies.
  4. Reconstruction helped to rebuild the South after the war.
  5. The Reconstruction period was a difficult time for many people.

Quotes

  • "Reconstruction, sir, is a fraud." - Charles Sumner
  • "Reconstruction is the period during which the states that had seceded to the Confederacy were brought back into the United States." - Eric Foner
  • "The Reconstruction amendments established the principle of birthright citizenship." - Eric Foner

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