Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anointment
noun
/əˈnɔɪntmənt/
Definition
The act of applying oil or ointment to someone, often in a ceremonial context.
Examples
- The priest performed an anointment as part of the baptism ceremony.
- The anointment of the new king was marked by traditional rituals.
- After the anointment, the leader was considered blessed and sanctioned to rule.
Meaning
Anointment typically refers to the ritual of anointing with oil, which is often associated with religious ceremonies or the formal appointment of someone to a position of authority.
Synonyms
- consecration
- blessing
- ordination
