enthronement

American  

[en-throhn-muhnt] / ɛnˈθroʊn mənt /

Also enthronization

noun

1. the act of enthroning.

2. the state or occasion of being enthroned.

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Other Word Forms

• reenthronement noun

Etymology

Origin of enthronement

First recorded in 1675–85; enthrone + -ment

Example Sentences

The installation - historically known as an enthronement - marks the symbolic start of Dame Sarah's public ministry as the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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The Church of England's first woman appointed to its top ministry role has spoken of the "immense privilege" she feels ahead of her official enthronement.

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Dame Sarah does not legally take on her new role until a confirmation of election in January, and an enthronement service comes later, after they have paid homage to the King.

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The King has visited Japan a number of times and was present at the Emperor's enthronement.

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He will move from a chair of estate to the ancient coronation chair to be crowned, before moving to the throne chair for the moment of enthronement.

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