coronation
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- precoronation noun
- recoronation noun
Etymology
Origin of coronation
1350–1400; Middle English coronacio ( u ) n < Anglo-French coronation < Latin coronāt ( us ) crowned ( coronate ) + Middle French -ion- -ion
Example Sentences
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Also known as Cambodia's royal ballet, classical dance performances were originally mounted for court occasions such as coronations or marriages.
From Barron's
Alternatively, it has been suggested that the panels were originally installed side by side in the cathedral of St. Vitus, Prague, perhaps for Charles IV’s coronation.
When Anthony Joshua made his professional debut against Emmanuel Leo in 2013, fresh from Olympic gold in London, the boxing world treated it like the start of a coronation.
From BBC
The 1st Battalion has featured heavily in a number of ceremonial events over the years, including Queen Elizabeth's funeral and the King's 2023 coronation.
From BBC
In 2023, the King and Queen chose a photograph of themselves in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace following the coronation.
From BBC
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