word
Reinstatement
Ree-ih-NSTAY-tmuhnt
/ˌriːɪˈnsteɪtmʌnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
reinstatement
Dictionary meaning
The act of restoring someone to a previous position.
Examples
- We insisted on the reinstatement of the colonel.
- Their reinstatement to their former office followed quickly.
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