Coronet: meaning, definitions and examples

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coronet

[ ˈkɒrənɪt ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

royal headgear

A small or lesser crown, specifically one worn by a prince, peer, or noble.

Synonyms

crown, diadem, tiara.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
coronet	A small, less fancy crown, usually worn by someone of lower rank than a king or queen, like a noble. The young prince wore a silver coronet at the ceremonial event
crown	A symbol of royalty, often worn by a king or queen during official ceremonies and significant events. The queen's crown glittered under the sparkling lights during her coronation
diadem	A type of ornamental headband or crown, often associated with royalty or deities, used in formal and historical contexts. The ancient statue of the goddess was adorned with a golden diadem
tiara	A decorative headpiece, typically used by women, often for formal occasions like beauty pageants or weddings. The bride wore a beautiful tiara that complemented her wedding dress perfectly

Examples of usage

The prince wore a coronet adorned with jewels at the royal ceremony.
The coronet symbolized the prince's status and lineage.

Translations

Translations of the word "coronet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coronete

🇮🇳 मुकुट

🇩🇪 Krönchen

🇮🇩 mahkota kecil

🇺🇦 коронет

🇵🇱 koronet

🇯🇵 小さな冠 (chiisana kanmuri)

🇫🇷 couronne

🇪🇸 coroneta

🇹🇷 küçük taç

🇰🇷 작은 왕관 (jageun wang-gwan)

🇸🇦 تاج صغير (taj saghir)

🇨🇿 koronet

🇸🇰 koronet

🇨🇳 小冠 (xiǎo guān)

🇸🇮 koronet

🇮🇸 litla kóróna

🇰🇿 кіші тәж (kishi täz)

🇬🇪 პატარა გვირგვინი (patara gvirdgvini)

🇦🇿 kiçik tac

🇲🇽 coroneta

Etymology

The word 'coronet' originated from the Old French word 'corone', meaning a crown, which in turn came from the Latin word 'corona'. Coronets have been used historically to signify nobility, rank, or special status, and continue to be a symbol of authority and prestige in certain ceremonial contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,933, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.

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24930 dupe
24931 protuberance
24932 ashen
24933 coronet
24934 emaciation
24935 separatism
24936 retake
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