inauguration

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See also: Inauguration

English

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Middle French inauguration

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

inauguration (countable and uncountable, plural inaugurations)

  1. The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.
  2. The formal beginning or initiation of any movement, enterprise, event etc.
    The inauguration of the new bar was a success, with plenty of discounts.

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /i.no.ɡy.ʁa.sjɔ̃/
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Noun

inauguration f (plural inaugurations)

  1. inauguration