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Definition of enthronement

enthronement

/ɪnˈθroʊn.mənt/
en · throne · ment
Plural:enthronements
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• noun

1

The ceremonial act of placing a monarch, bishop, or other high-ranking dignitary upon a throne as a formal induction into office, or the state of being so installed.

Example

"Foreign dignitaries and religious leaders gathered in the cathedral to witness the formal enthronement of the new archbishop."

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• Rhymes for enthronement

• Nearby Words

enthralling
enthrallment
enthrone
enthronement
enthuse
enthusiasm
enthusiast

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the verb 'enthrone' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment', with 'throne' ultimately deriving from Ancient Greek 'thronos' meaning 'elevated seat or chair'.

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