inauguration

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

noun

1. an act or ceremony of inaugurating.

Other Words From

• rein·augu·ration 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

But after President Biden was elected, Hegseth left the military, complaining he was ordered to stand down from his duty guarding Biden’s inauguration because top brass dubbed him a “white nationalist” and an “extremist.”

From Los Angeles Times

Hegseth writes in the book that he was removed from his duty guarding Biden’s inauguration because soldiers scrolled through his social media and spotted a tattoo on his chest of a Jerusalem or Deus vult cross, a historic Christian symbol that in recent years has been appropriated by the far-right.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump has said he will "make heads spin" as he moves full-speed ahead after his inauguration on 20 January.

From BBC

As a member of the National Guard, he was supposed to protect President Joe Biden's inauguration, despite the fact that he denies the outcome of the 2020 election.

From Salon

In February, just weeks after the presidential inauguration in Washington, Africa’s leaders will meet in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to elect a new chairperson of the AU Commission.

From BBC

Related Words

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