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inauguration

/ɪˌnɔː.ɡjəˈreɪ.ʃən/
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Adjective:inaugural
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• noun

1

A formal ceremony or act of inducting a person into an important office or position of leadership, especially a president.

Example

"Thousands of citizens gathered in the capital to witness the presidential inauguration."

2

The formal beginning or introduction of a new system, policy, institution, or period.

Example

"The inauguration of the high-speed rail line transformed regional commuting."

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• Rhymes for inauguration

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inaudibly
inaugural
inaugurate
inauguration
inaugurator
inauspicious
inauthentic

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin 'inauguratio', from the verb 'inaugurare' (to take omens from the flight of birds, or to consecrate or install after taking omens), derived from 'in-' (in, upon) and 'augur' (a Roman religious official who interpreted natural signs).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inauguration. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inauguration
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