inauguration

noun

in·​au·​gu·​ra·​tion i-ˌnȯ-gyə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce inauguration (audio)
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: an act of inaugurating
especially : a ceremonial induction into office

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the pomp and circumstance of a presidential inauguration
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Presidency The political struggle continued through Arévalo’s inauguration. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 One hundred years after its inauguration, the Grand Mosque of Paris still tells a story of politics and society – as a Muslim war memorial built in the context of a secular, colonial state. — Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026 Facing tens of billions of dollars in liability, the giant utility filed for bankruptcy just weeks after Newsom’s inauguration. — Sophie Austin, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 Trump inauguration pastor warns Christians in Dearborn are 'afraid to talk about Christ'. — FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inauguration

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First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inauguration was in 1569

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“Inauguration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inauguration. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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inauguration

noun
in·​au·​gu·​ra·​tion in-ˌȯ-g(y)ə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce inauguration (audio)
: an act or ceremony of inaugurating
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