Inauguration: meaning, definitions and examples
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inauguration
[ ɪˌnɔː.ɡjʊˈreɪ.ʃən ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.