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Definition of coronation

coronation

/ˌkɔːr.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
cor · o · na · tion
Plural:coronations
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Adjective:coronational
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coronation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign's consort.

Example

"Millions of people around the world tuned in to watch the historic coronation at Westminster Abbey."

2

An event or achievement marking a person's elevation to preeminence or undisputed leadership in a particular field.

Example

"Winning her fourth consecutive championship felt like a true coronation as the greatest player of her generation."

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• Rhymes for coronation

• Nearby Words

corny
corona
coronary
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coronella
coroner

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French coronacion, from Medieval Latin coronationem, a noun of action from Latin coronare ('to crown'), derived from corona ('crown, garland').

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