Enthrone: meaning, definitions and examples
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enthrone
[ ɪnˈθroʊn ]
ceremonial context
To enthrone means to place a king, queen, or other sovereign upon a throne, thereby formally investing them with authority and power. The act often involves a ceremonial ritual that may symbolize the individual's right to rule and their acceptance by the people or a governing body. Enthronement is an important aspect of many cultures, reflecting the significance of leadership and governance. It can also be used metaphorically to describe giving someone power or authority in other contexts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They will enthrone the new monarch during the ceremony.
- The council decided to enthrone the leader after the elections.
- A special event is planned to enthrone the new bishop.
Translations
Translations of the word "enthrone" in other languages:
🇵🇹 entronizar
🇮🇳 राजगद्दी पर बैठाना
🇩🇪 thronen
🇮🇩 menobatkan
🇺🇦 возводити на трон
🇵🇱 entronizować
🇯🇵 即位させる
🇫🇷 enthroner
🇪🇸 entronizar
🇹🇷 tahta çıkarmak
🇰🇷 즉위시키다
🇸🇦 يُنصِّب
🇨🇿 vystavit na trůn
🇸🇰 vystaviť na trón
🇨🇳 登基
🇸🇮 postaviti na prestol
🇮🇸 krýna
🇰🇿 таққа отыру
🇬🇪 სამეფო სავარძელში დასვა
🇦🇿 taxtda oturtmaq
🇲🇽 entronizar
Etymology
The word 'enthrone' dates back to the Middle English period, originating from the Old French term 'entroner', which means to place on a throne. This, in turn, comes from the Latin 'intronare' formed from 'in-' meaning 'in/on' and 'thronus' meaning 'throne'. The concept of enthroning individuals has deep historical roots, often tied to the divine right of kings, signifying a sacred and legitimizing ritual. In medieval Europe, the enthronement of monarchs was a spectacle involving grand ceremonies, religious officiation, and sometimes even public participation, reflecting societal values surrounding leadership, divinity, and governance.