Added 9 October 2026
inauguration
/ɪˌnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about inauguration at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.
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The formal beginning, initiation, or entry into service of any movement, enterprise, building, event, etc.
The inauguration of the new bar was a success, with plenty of discounts.
Origin
From Middle French inauguration.
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