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enthronization

enthronization

9.8
A formal ceremony where officials place a new king or queen on the throne
  • noun
  • /ɪnˌθroʊnɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Formal
translation icon : entronización
  • The enthronization of the new king was attended by leaders from around the world.

Examples

  • Preparations for the enthronization ceremony began months in advance to ensure everything was perfect.

  • The cathedral was beautifully decorated for the enthronization of the monarch.

  • The enthronization ceremony was a grand affair.

  • The enthronization of the new emperor took place in Tokyo.

  • The enthronization of the new monarch was a historic event celebrated by thousands of citizens.

  • During the enthronization, the crown prince took a solemn oath to serve his people.

  • The elaborate enthronization ceremony included traditional rituals and performances.

Synonyms

coronation
vsenthronization
  • Formal
46 5.3

A ceremony where people place a crown on a new king or queen to show official power

is about placing a monarch on the throne without emphasizing the crowning act
installation
vsenthronization
  • Formal
11 4.1

A ceremony that puts someone into an official job

is limited to installing a monarch on the throne rather than any office
investiture
vsenthronization
  • Formal
1 9.1

A formal ceremony that gives someone an official position, rank or honor with symbols like a badge

is specific to monarchs and to placing them on the throne
enthronement
vsenthronization
  • Formal
1 9.0

A formal ceremony that places a new king or queen on the throne

is focused on installing a monarch on the throne rather than on regalia
coronation ceremony
vsenthronization
  • Formal
1 6.0

A formal event where a king or queen is officially crowned

is the ceremony of putting a monarch on the throne rather than just crowning
royal coronation
vsenthronization
  • Formal
7.5

A public ceremony where people put a crown on a king or queen

is focused on installing a monarch on the throne rather than only crowning

How Ceremonial

coronation
  • Formal
46 5.3
enthronization
  • Formal
9.8
installation
  • Formal
11 4.1
appointment
  • Formal
183 2.5

Surface Forms

enthronization singular
enthronements plural
enthronement singular

Morphology

enthronization = enthronize (transparent) = en + throne + ize + ation

The transition from 'enthronize' to 'enthronization' is a standard noun formation.

Etymology

The word enthronization comes from the prefix en- ('in' or 'on') plus throne, which comes from an old Greek word meaning 'seat'. So an enthronization is the ceremony of putting a new ruler on their seat, the throne.