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coronationthe ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign's consort

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign's consort

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 왕이나 여왕의 즉위식, 대관식

Korean pronunciation: 코러**네이**션

Example Sentences

  • The chef's coronation as the world's best cook involved a golden spatula instead of a crown.
  • The coronation was delayed because the archbishop couldn't find the crown jewels.
  • My cat's coronation as the neighborhood's laziest pet was marked by a ceremony involving a tiny cardboard crown and lots of tuna.

coronation

NOUN

//ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən//

the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign's consort

coronation concept
💡 Concept

The archbishop performs the coronation ceremony by crowning the new monarch

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coronation rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The coronation brings forth the creation of a nation!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootcoron
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'coronatio', derived from 'corona' meaning 'crown', combined with the suffix '-tion' indicating an action or process. The word ultimately traces back to Latin and Greek origins related to circular crowns or wreaths.

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🎵Rhyme

nationstationcreationvacation
nation
station
creation
vacation

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The chef's coronation as the world's best cook involved a golden spatula instead of a crown.

The coronation was delayed because the archbishop couldn't find the crown jewels.

😄 Fun example

My cat's coronation as the neighborhood's laziest pet was marked by a ceremony involving a tiny cardboard crown and lots of tuna.

Historical records show that the coronation took place in Westminster Abbey.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

enthronementinaugurationinvestiturecrowning

Antonyms

abdicationdethronementdeposition

Related

crownmonarchyceremonysovereignregaliathrone