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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOnction
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɔ̃k.sjɔ̃
"L'onction du roi était un événement solennel."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of anointing, especially with oil or a similar substance, often for ceremonial purposes.
"The anointment of the new king was a grand ceremony attended by nobles from across the realm." - 2
A ceremonial or religious act of anointing someone or something.
"The anointment of the priest was a significant event in the church's calendar."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'anointment' derives from the Middle English 'anoitement', which comes from the Old French 'enoïment', itself originating from the Latin 'inungere', meaning 'to anoint'. The word has evolved to denote the act of applying oil or ointment, often in a ceremonial context, reflecting its historical roots in religious and royal practices.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Anointment" is said worldwide
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Onction
Transliteration: ɔ̃k.sjɔ̃
"L'onction du roi était un événement solennel."
Salbung
Transliteration: ˈzal.bʊŋ
"Die Salbung des neuen Königs fand in der Kathedrale statt."
Unzione
Transliteration: unˈtsjone
"L'unzione del sacerdote è un rito importante."
Unción
Transliteration: unˈsjon
"La unción del nuevo rey fue un evento histórico."
Unção
Transliteration: ũˈsɐ̃w
"A unção do novo líder foi um momento significativo."
अभिषेक
Transliteration: Abhishek
"राजा का अभिषेक एक महत्वपूर्ण समारोह था।"
涂抹
Transliteration: tú mǒ
"国王的涂抹仪式非常庄重。"
성유
Transliteration: seongyu
"왕의 성유식은 중요한 행사였다."
塗油
Transliteration: tōyu
"新しい王の塗油式は盛大に行われた。"
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