enthronement
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/ɪnˈθroʊnmənt/
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/ɪnˈθrəʊnmənt/
(enthrone)
install in authority
Etymology
Etymology Information
'enthronement' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'enthronen,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'throne' referred to a seat of authority.
Historical Evolution
'enthronen' changed from the Old French word 'enthroner' and eventually became the modern English word 'enthronement'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place on a throne,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of placing someone on a throne, especially as a formal ceremony of investing a monarch with the symbols of office.
The enthronement of the new king was a grand affair.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40