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anointment

/əˈnɔɪntmənt/
a · noint · ment
Plural:anointments
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• noun

1

The ceremonial act of applying oil or a sacred substance to a person as a sign of consecration, sanctification, or divine election.

Example

"The ancient ritual of royal anointment symbolized that the monarch ruled by divine right."

2

The formal or informal designation of someone as a chosen successor, leader, or favored candidate.

Example

"Her public anointment as the party's next leader surprised several senior committee members."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'anoint' plus the suffix '-ment'. 'Anoint' derives from Old French 'enoint', the past participle of 'enoindre', from Latin 'inungere' ('to smear on'), combining 'in-' ('upon') and 'ungere' ('to smear or rub with ointment').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anointment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anointment
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