inauguration

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.
The formal beginning, initiation, or entry into service of any movement, enterprise, building, event, etc.

/ɪˌnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/ /ɪˌnɔ.ɡjəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ɪˌnɔ.ɡəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ɪˌnɑ.ɡjəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ɪˌnɑ.ɡəˈɹeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-inauguration.wav

inauguration inaugurations

From Middle French inauguration.

dedication

preinauguration reinauguration

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