the ceremony of crowning a monarch
from Old French coronacion, from Latin corona 'crown'
A coronation puts the crown on - it's the ultimate crowning achievement!
Coronation ceremonial language has historically centered male monarchs; when applied to women (queen regnants), records often minimize or downplay female coronations or used different terminology, reinforcing male rulership as the 'standard.'
Use 'coronation' equally for any monarch regardless of gender. Language itself is neutral; bias is in historical documentation and emphasis.
Female monarchs like Elizabeth I, Victoria, and Catherine the Great used coronation to legitimize rule, but language histories often feature them secondarily.
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