coronation
word
/ˌkɔɹəˈneɪʃən/
/kˌɒɹənˈeɪʃən/
Definition
A coronation is a formal ceremony in which someone is officially made king or queen.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for monarchies and historical contexts. Collocates with 'ceremony', 'event', 'celebration', and 'attend a coronation'. Not used for non-royal leadership appointments.
Spanish: coronaciónPortuguese (BR): coroaçãoPortuguese (PT): coroaçãoChinese (Simplified): 加冕典礼Chinese (Traditional): 加冕典禮Hindi: राज्याभिषेकArabic: تتويجBengali: রাজ্যাভিষেকRussian: коронацияJapanese: 戴冠式Vietnamese: lễ đăng quangKorean: 대관식Turkish: taç giyme töreniUrdu: تاج پوشیIndonesian: penobatan
Example Sentences
The coronation of the new king was a grand event.
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People traveled far to see the coronation.
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The queen wore a beautiful crown at her coronation.
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Did you watch the coronation on TV last weekend?
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Tickets for the coronation sold out in minutes.
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For many, the coronation marked the start of a new era.
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