Definition

1. Noun:
   • A formal ceremony to mark the beginning of a new leader's term of office: The act or ceremony of inducting someone into a position, especially a high public office like the presidency.
   • A formal beginning or introduction of something new: The act of formally starting a new system, policy, project, or institution.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The presidential inauguration was attended by thousands of people.
  • The inauguration of the new museum will take place next week.
  • The treaty marked the inauguration of a new era of peace.

Advanced Usage

• "inauguration of": The formal beginning or introduction of a specific thing.
  • The inauguration of the new policy was met with both praise and criticism.
• "inauguration ceremony/address/day": Specific terms related to the formal event.
  • The inauguration ceremony was brief but dignified.
  • The president's inauguration address outlined his vision for the country.

Variants and Related Words

• Inaugural (adj): Marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office.
  • She gave her inaugural speech as CEO.
• Inaugurate (verb): To begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally; to admit someone formally to office.
  • The mayor will inaugurate the new community center.
  • The newly elected president will be inaugurated in January.

Synonyms

• Induction: The formal introduction of someone into a position or organization.
• Installation: The process of placing someone in a new position of authority, often with ceremony.
• Inception: The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.
• Launch: The act of introducing something new to the public or market.

Related Phrases

• "swearing-in ceremony": A ceremony where a public official takes an oath of office, often part of an inauguration.
  • The swearing-in ceremony was the most solemn part of the inauguration.

Noun

1. the ceremonial induction into a position
   • the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration
2. the act of starting a new operation or practice
   • he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation
   • the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes