PoliticsAugust 16, 2026

anointed

uh-NOYN-tid

Definition

To officially choose or name someone or something for a particular position or honor.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'anointen', which traces back to the Old French 'enoint' and the Latin 'inunctus', meaning to smear or rub with oil as part of a sacred rite or ceremony.

In the news

The Democratic National Committee officially anointed South Carolina as the first state to vote in the primary calendar, signaling a definitive, high-stakes selection.

US Presidential Elections: Democrats pick South Carolina as first state to vote as it sets 2028 primary calendar

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