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Definition of enshrinement

enshrinement

/ɛnˈʃraɪnmənt/
en · shrine · ment
Plural:enshrinements
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• noun

1

The formal preservation, protection, or codification of a right, tradition, or principle in a respected document, law, or institution.

Example

"The enshrinement of civil liberties in the new constitution was celebrated across the nation."

2

The act of placing a sacred object or relic in a shrine, or inducting a distinguished person into a hall of fame.

Example

"Thousands of fans attended the retired quarterback's enshrinement at the Pro Football Hall of Fame."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the verb 'enshrine' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. The root 'shrine' derives from Old English 'scrin' (chest or reliquary), ultimately from Latin 'scrinium' (a case or chest for keeping books and papers).

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