inauguration
/ɪˌnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: inaugurations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The formal beginning, initiation, or entry into service of any movement, enterprise, building, event, etc.
Noun
Examples
Near-synonym: dedication
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “inauguration” mean?
The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.
Is “inauguration” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.