Reconquest

The act or process of retaking or regaining control of a territory, region, or power previously held. This typically involves military campaigns, political maneuvering, or a combination of both, aimed at reestablishing dominance after a period of loss or displacement. The term often implies a struggle to reclaim what was once rightfully or historically possessed, and may involve a change in rule, culture, or ideology. It's characterized by a sense of reclaiming lost ground, sovereignty, or influence.

Reconquest meaning with examples

• The kingdom launched a series of offensives, culminating in the reconquest of the northern provinces after years of occupation. The successful military campaigns allowed them to reestablish their authority. The king's strategic decisions proved to be extremely effective and they were finally able to have a foothold. This victory solidified the kingdom's position.
• Following the decline of their empire, several factions vied for control, eventually triggering a prolonged civil war and an effort of the reconquest of the old lands. The winning faction's relentless campaigns and political consolidation finally restored a semblance of order and the lost glories of the old empire were restored. The leaders used propaganda to rally the people.
• In the aftermath of the devastating plague, the survivors launched a reconquest to rebuild society and reclaim the abandoned territories. They cleared the ruins and organized the territories, and they implemented new laws to reestablish stability after the collapse of the old world order. The survivors started with a focus on restoring a sense of normalcy.
• The colonists, emboldened by their successes, initiated a reconquest of the interior after their initial settlement proved successful. The push into the territories brought them into conflict with the native inhabitants of the lands. The process was hard, and many died of disease, but the relentless push led to control of most of the land.
• The rebels, after being initially pushed from the capital, prepared for the reconquest of their territories to overthrow the usurper. They organized a network of resistance cells, gathering resources. Eventually, they marched on the capital again, and used their superior training to seize their rightful place. They established their own rule over the country.