initiation
/ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: initiations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.
Noun
Examples
initiation into a society
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society; mode of entrance into an organized body; especially, the rite of admission into a secret society or order.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “initiation” mean?
The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.
Is “initiation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.