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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

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.

From BBC Mar. 21, 2026

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

After his death, Greek television channels played montages of key moments of his life, from his enthronement to his swearing in of the colonels who had led the 1967 coup.

From New York Times Jan. 13, 2023

Switzerland could not safely disregard the mandate of the Bourbons of France, who were sustained in their enthronement by allied Europe.

From Hortense Makers of History Series by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott

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