enthronement

American

[en-throhn-muhnt] / ɛnˈθroʊn mənt /

Also enthronization

noun

the act of enthroning.
the state or occasion of being enthroned.

Other Word Forms

reenthronement

noun

Etymology

Origin of enthronement

First recorded in 1675–85; enthrone + -ment

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enthronement

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

There are similar moments in the enthronement of the Japanese emperor.

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2023

It has also been deployed at the enthronement of royals, as well as their funerals.

From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2022

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrives with daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio to attend the enthronement ceremony of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo, Japan October 22, 2019.

From Reuters ● Nov. 13, 2021

Richard II. was present at the enthronement of these two last bishops.

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Lichfield A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Espicopal See by A. B. Clifton

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