inaugurator

The inaugurator cuts the ribbon to open the new library.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • One who inaugurates: An "inaugurator" is a person who formally begins, introduces, or initiates something, such as a ceremony, event, system, or institution. This often involves a ceremonial or official act.

Usage Examples

• (The mayor formally opened the library.)
• (She initiated the gala.)
• (He started the era of modern computing.)

Advanced Usage

• "Inaugurator of a tradition": A person who starts a custom or practice that is continued by others.

  • The founder was the inaugurator of the school's annual sports day. (He began the tradition.)

• "Inaugurator of a policy": Someone who formally introduces a new rule or system.

  • The president was the inaugurator of the healthcare reform. (He initiated the policy.)

Variants and Related Words

• Inaugurate (verb): to formally begin or introduce.

  • The ceremony will inaugurate the new president. (It will formally start his term.)

• Inauguration (noun): the act or process of inaugurating.

  • The inauguration of the building took place last week. (The formal opening occurred.)

• Inaugural (adjective): relating to an inauguration.

  • He gave an inaugural speech at the event. (His first speech as leader.)

Synonyms

• Founder: a person who establishes an institution or system.
• Originator: someone who creates or initiates something new.
• Pioneer: a person who is among the first to develop or explore a new area.

Related Idioms

• "To break ground": to begin a new project or enterprise.

  • The company broke ground on the new factory, with the CEO as the inaugurator. (They started construction.)

• "To set the ball rolling": to initiate an activity or process.

  • As the inaugurator of the project, she set the ball rolling with a team meeting. (She started the project.)