reconquest

/riˈkɑŋkwest/
noun
  1. The act of conquering again; the recovery of a territory or position by force.
    • Historians often study the reconquest of Spain from the Moors.
    • The reconquest of the island took several months of fighting.
    • The general led the reconquest of the fortress with great strategy.
  2. The act of regaining something that was lost, such as a relationship, reputation, or market position.
    • The team's reconquest of the championship title thrilled their fans.
    • Her reconquest of public trust came after years of honest work.
    • The company's reconquest of the smartphone market was a major success.