coronation

[kawr-uh-ney-shuhn, kor-]

noun

1. the act or ceremony of crowning a king, queen, or other sovereign.

coronation

/ ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or ceremony of crowning a monarch

Other Word Forms

• precoronation noun
• recoronation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of coronation¹

1350–1400; Middle English coronacio ( u ) n < Anglo-French coronation < Latin coronāt ( us ) crowned ( coronate ) + Middle French -ion- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of coronation¹

C14: from Old French, from coroner to crown, from Latin corōnāre

Example Sentences

She didn't get an invitation to the coronation of her ex-brother-in-law, but didn't moan about it.

From BBC

That gave her a prominent role in the coronation ceremony of King Charles III, during which she held a ceremonial sword for more than an hour.

From BBC

Perth Museum said the historic stone, used in the coronation of Scottish kings for hundreds of years, was not damaged in the incident.

From BBC

Take crisp sarnies, coronation chicken sandwiches, or the humble chip butty.

From BBC

At the time, her victory was hailed not just as a coronation of a promising talent but also a triumph for the Deaf, who too often feel marginalized and underestimated.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• crowning 
• inauguration