Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coronation
noun
/ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/
Definition
A formal ceremony in which a monarch is crowned and invested with royal titles and powers.
Examples
- The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place in 1953.
- The coronation ceremony was filled with tradition and grandeur.
- A grand celebration followed the coronation of the new king.
Meaning
The act of crowning a sovereign, marking their official ascension to the throne.
Synonyms
- crowning
- enthronement
- ascension
