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Anointment: meaning, definitions and examples

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anointment

 

[ əˈnɔɪntmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ceremonial act

Anointment refers to the act of applying oil or another substance to a person or object, often as part of a religious ceremony. It is traditionally associated with consecration or sanctification, marking someone as holy or chosen. Anointment is often seen in the context of royal ceremonies, where a king or queen may be anointed with oil during their coronation. This practice symbolizes the blessing and authority bestowed upon the individual.

Synonyms

consecration, sacrament, unction

Examples of usage

  • The anointment of the new bishop was a grand ceremony.
  • During the anointment of the king, sacred oils were used.
  • The ritual includes the anointment of the elders.
  • Anointment is a significant part of the religious tradition.
  • The anointment ceremony concluded with a prayer.

Translations

Translations of the word "anointment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ungüento

🇮🇳 अभिषेक

🇩🇪 Salbung

🇮🇩 pengurapan

🇺🇦 помазання

🇵🇱 namaszczenie

🇯🇵 塗油

🇫🇷 onction

🇪🇸 unción

🇹🇷 yağlama

🇰🇷 기름 부음

🇸🇦 مسحة

🇨🇿 pomazání

🇸🇰 pomazanie

🇨🇳 涂抹

🇸🇮 mazanje

🇮🇸 smurn

🇰🇿 майлау

🇬🇪 კურთხევა

🇦🇿 mühürlənmə

🇲🇽 unción

Etymology

The word 'anointment' originated from Old French 'anoignement', which translates to 'anointing'. This term can be traced back to the Latin 'inunguere', meaning 'to anoint', composed of the prefix 'in-' (in, on) and 'unguere' (to anoint). Anointment has been used throughout history in various cultures and religions, signifying the act of consecrating someone or something. In many ancient civilizations, anointment was closely tied to notions of divine favor, power, and protection, particularly in contexts involving kings, priests, and sacred figures. The practice has evolved over the centuries but remains a significant aspect of many religious ceremonies today, where oil or other substances symbolically represent the presence and blessing of a higher power.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,093, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.