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anastylosis

noun
an·​a·​sty·​lo·​sis | \ ˌanəˌstīˈlōsə̇s\
plural anastyloses\ -​ōˈsēz \

Definition of anastylosis

: the reconstruction of a monument from fallen parts

First Known Use of anastylosis

1944, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anastylosis

New Latin, from ana- + Greek stylōsis colonnade, from styloun to prop with pillars (from stylos pillar) + -sis

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