Coronation
Pronunciation: /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/
Coronation (noun)
- A special event where a king or queen is officially made ruler.
- The act of placing a crown on a king or queen's head.
Examples
- The coronation was attended by dignitaries from around the world.
- A coronation marks the official start of a monarch's reign.
Common collocations: royal coronation, attend a coronation, coronation ceremony, ultimate coronation, serve as a coronation