inauguration

[in-aw-gyuh-rey-shuhn, -guh-]

noun

1. an act or ceremony of inaugurating.

Other Word Forms

• reinauguration noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inauguration¹

First recorded in 1560–70, inauguration is from the Late Latin word inaugurātiōn- (stem of inaugurātiō ). See inaugurate, -ion.

Example Sentences

On January 8th 2023, a week after Lula's inauguration, crowds of his supporters wearing yellow Brazil football shirts marched through Brasília.

From BBC

Ratings of his handling of the economy and inflation were net positive shortly after his inauguration.

From Salon

Since that first meeting, when Lammy was in opposition and Vance had just been elected to the US Senate, they have met regularly including at the new Pope's inauguration in May.

From BBC

Let’s look at a quantifiable way to apply television ratings to the presidency: inaugurations.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s lied about clearing rubble at Ground Zero, lied to his wives, lied about the perfect phone call, inauguration crowds, classified documents, the insurrection and losing an election.

From Salon

Related Words

• commencement 
• inaugural 
• induction 
• initiation 
• launch 
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• opening 

When To Use

What does inauguration mean?

Inauguration is the process of inaugurating someone—officially inducting them into a position.It can also refer to the process of introducing something into use with a formal ceremony.Inauguration is also commonly used to refer to a ceremony in which a person or thing is inaugurated.The inauguration of U.S. presidents—in which they are officially inducted into office and sworn in—happens on Inauguration Day.The inauguration of a new factory or public building might involve a ribbon-cutting ceremony or a dedication ceremony, for example. However, the word is not all that commonly used in this way. In the context of buildings, the word dedication is more common.The verb inaugurate can also be used in a more general way meaning to formally or officially take action to begin something—to initiate or commence it. The noun inauguration can also be used in this general way to mean initiation or commencement, as in The end of the war brought about the inauguration of a new era.Example: In the U.S., presidents are elected in November, but their terms don’t officially begin until their inauguration in January.