coronation

noun
UK: /ˌkɒr.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌkɔːr.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

  1. A ceremony in which a new king or queen is crowned.

    1. The coronation will be held next month.
    2. The historical coronation was a splendid display of royal power and tradition.

  2. The act of crowning a king or queen.

    1. The coronation marks the start of his reign.
    2. Preparations are underway for the elaborate coronation of the new monarch.

Synonyms

investiture
coronation transitive-verb

  1. To crown; to invest with regal power with ceremony.

    1. She was coronated in the cathedral.
    2. They will coronate the new queen next spring, after a period of mourning.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "coronation" in English means: A ceremony in which a new king or queen is crowned., The act of crowning a king or queen..

The phonetic transcription of "coronation" is /ˌkɒr.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌkɔːr.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "coronation": investiture.

Example usage of "coronation": "The coronation will be held next month.". More examples on the page.