re·pris·ti·nate
(ˌ)rē-ˈpri-stə-ˌnāt
repristinated; repristinating
: to restore to an original state or condition
re·pris·ti·na·tion
(¦)rēˌpristə¦nāshən
plural -s
: the act or action of restoring to a pristine state or condition : renewal of purity : restoration
repristination of the American Idea as a fighting faith in freedom—H. M. Kallen
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“Repristinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repristinate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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