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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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Etymology

Origin of enthronement

First recorded in 1675–85; enthrone + -ment


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Shortly after his enthronement, the war turned disastrous for Bulgaria.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

She also used a Mercedes to get from Westminster to Canterbury for the enthronement of Archbishop Justin Welby in March 2013 cost £627, freedom of information results found.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025

It has heat, air conditioning, power windows and a suspension system that will provide a comfier ride than his mother’s accommodations for her enthronement.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2023

In 2019, she composed the piece “Ray of Water,” which was performed at the enthronement ceremony of Naruhito, the emperor of Japan.

From New York Times ● Nov. 17, 2021

The legions of Vespasian conquered; and with his enthronement Rome returned to peace and sanity.

From Roman Women by Alfred Brittain

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