Coronation

Pronunciation: /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/

Coronation (noun)

  1. A special event where a king or queen is officially made ruler.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Coronation

Formal

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