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Inauguration: meaning, definitions and examples

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inauguration

 

[ ɪˌnɔː.ɡjʊˈreɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

official ceremony

The act of formally inducting a person into a position of authority or office, especially the beginning of a president's term in office.

Synonyms

instatement, investiture, swearing-in

Examples of usage

  • The presidential inauguration was attended by thousands of people.
  • Joe Biden's inauguration as the 46th President of the United States was a historic event.
Context #2 | Noun

beginning

The beginning or introduction of something new or important.

Synonyms

commencement, launch, start

Examples of usage

  • The inauguration of the new school year brought excitement to the students.
  • The inauguration of a new era in technology is upon us.

Translations

Translations of the word "inauguration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inauguração

🇮🇳 शपथ ग्रहण

🇩🇪 Einweihung

🇮🇩 pelantikan

🇺🇦 інавгурація

🇵🇱 inauguracja

🇯🇵 就任式

🇫🇷 inauguration

🇪🇸 inauguración

🇹🇷 açılış

🇰🇷 취임식

🇸🇦 افتتاح

🇨🇿 inaugurace

🇸🇰 inaugurácia

🇨🇳 就职典礼

🇸🇮 inauguracija

🇮🇸 vígsla

🇰🇿 инаугурация

🇬🇪 ინაუგურაცია

🇦🇿 inandırma

🇲🇽 inauguración

Etymology

The word 'inauguration' originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin word 'inauguratio', which means consecration or installment. It has been used in English to refer to the formal beginning or introduction of something significant or the induction of a person into office. Inaugurations have long been part of various cultures and societies to mark the start of a new chapter or era.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,842, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.