inauguration

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.
2. (countable, uncountable) The formal beginning, initiation, or entry into service of any movement, enterprise, building, event, etc.

Synonyms

installation

investiture

opening

induction

consecration

inaugural

dedication

start

starting

startup

coronation

ordination

enthronement

beginning

establishment

opening ceremony

commencement

inception

initiaion

completion

effort

entry

foundation

installment

instalment

institution

introduction

invitation

launch

matrimony

openings

setting up

unveiling

wedding

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finding employment

assumption of office

Translations

inauguration

inauguración

inaugurazione

investiture

inauguratie

inauguração

inwijding

Einweihung

εγκαίνια

inauguració

Inauguration

εγκαθίδρυση

inhuldiging

Einführung

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɪnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/

Etymology

From Middle French inauguration.