Initiation: meaning, definitions and examples

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initiation

 

[ ษชหŒnษชสƒiหˆeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ceremony

The action of admitting someone into a secret or obscure society or group, typically with a ritual.

Synonyms

admission, enrollment, induction

Examples of usage

  • The initiation ceremony involved a series of mysterious rituals.
  • She underwent the initiation process to become a member of the exclusive club.
Context #2 | Noun

beginning

The action of beginning something or introducing something new.

Synonyms

commencement, launch, start

Examples of usage

  • The initiation of the project was met with excitement from the team.
  • The initiation of the policy brought about significant changes in the company.
Context #3 | Noun

training

The action of teaching someone a new skill or behavior.

Synonyms

education, guidance, instruction

Examples of usage

  • The initiation of new employees is an important part of the onboarding process.
  • The initiation of the apprentice involved hands-on training and mentorship.

Translations

Translations of the word "initiation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น iniciaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฐเค‚เคญ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Initiation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ inisiasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั–ั†ั–ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ inicjacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–‹ๅง‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท initiation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ iniciaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baลŸlatma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ์ž‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iniciace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ iniciรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iniciacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ upphaf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลŸlanฤŸฤฑc

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ iniciaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'initiation' has its roots in the Latin word 'initiatio', which means 'a going in, entering upon, beginning'. The concept of initiation has been a part of human societies for centuries, often associated with rituals and ceremonies marking the beginning of a new phase or status. From secret societies to training programs, initiation plays a significant role in various aspects of human life.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,057 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.