Opposition to the restoration of a previous political regime, artistic style, or previous state of something.
From anti- (against) + restoration. Term emerged during European political upheavals, especially after 1815 when monarchies attempted restoration.
After Napoleon fell, European kings tried to restore the 'old order,' but antirestoration movements proved you can't actually go backward—people had tasted power and wouldn't forget it!
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