HyperDic: investiture

English > 2 senses of the word investiture:
NOUNeventinvestiture, coronation, enthronement, enthronization, enthronisationthe ceremony of installing a new monarch
actinvestiture, investmentthe ceremonial act of clothing someone in the insignia of an office
investiture > pronunciation
Soundsihnveh'stahcher
Rhymesacupuncture ... welcher: 102 rhymes with cher...
English > investiture: 2 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningThe ceremony of installing a new monarch.
Synonymscoronation, enthronement, enthronization, enthronisation
Broaderinitiation, induction, installationA formal entry into an organization or position or office
Spanishcoronación, entronización, envestidura, investidura
Catalancoronació, entronització, investidura
Verbsinvestprovide with power and authority
investfurnish with power or authority
English > investiture: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe ceremonial act of clothing someone in the insignia of an office; the formal promotion of a person to an office or rank.
Synonyminvestment
BroaderpromotionAct of raising in rank or position
Spanishinvestidura
Catalaninvestidura

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