reconstruction
Collocations
13(noun.)
ADJ
fundamental, major | complete, total
large/large-scale, life-size
The museum's large-scale reconstruction of the ancient Roman city took five years to complete.
dramatic
The museum's dramatic reconstruction showed visitors how ancient Romans built their impressive buildings.
national
After the earthquake, the government launched a major national reconstruction program to rebuild homes and schools.
post-war | economic, historical, social
VERB + RECONSTRUCTION
undertake
The government undertook the reconstruction of the city after the earthquake destroyed most buildings.
stage
After the earthquake, the government began reconstruction of the damaged neighborhoods.
RECONSTRUCTION + NOUN
period | work | plan, programme, scheme
cost
The city government announced the reconstruction costs for rebuilding the damaged bridge would exceed ten million dollars.