Reconstruction Definition & Meaning

reconstruction
noun
  1. the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877
  2. the activity of constructing something again
  3. an interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence
  4. recall that is hypothesized to work by storing abstract features which are then used to construct the memory during recall

"Reconstruction" in song lyrics

See how reconstruction is used in real songs:

  • "The real billions lie in Iraq's reconstruction"
    Himalayan Project — Wince at the Sun
  • "Nothing is forgotten, another reconstruction"
    Makeba Mooncycle — Can You Feel Me
  • "I break up flows like lego reconstruction"
    Tha Mexakinz f/ Chino XL, Xzibit — The Wake Up Show

Usage tips for "reconstruction"

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