Coronation
/ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/noun
The act of crowning a monarch or sovereign.
Did you know?The term 'coronation' links to ancient rites where crowns were believed to bestow divine power, connecting rulers to the gods!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
coronatio
“the action of crowning, derived from 'corona', meaning 'crown or garland'.”
Old French
Old French
coronation
“the act of crowning, borrowed from Latin, emphasizing the ceremonial aspect.”
Middle English
Middle English
coronacioun
“the formal act of crowning a king or queen, adopted from Old French.”
Modern English
English
coronation
“the ceremonial crowning of a monarch, retaining the ritual significance of its predecessors.”