reconquest

/ˌriːkɒnˈkwɛst/

Definitions

1. noun

The act or process of recovering or regaining control of something, especially a place, from an enemy or an occupying power.

“The reconquest of the city marked a turning point in the war.”

Synonyms

  • reclamation
  • recovery

Antonyms

  • occupation
  • subjugation