inauguration
noun/ɪˌnɔɡjəˈreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #7,052 most common English word
Meaning
a formal ceremony to introduce someone into an important position or to mark the beginning of something new.
Example sentence
Millions of people watched the president's inauguration on television.
Synonyms & related words
- ceremony
- installation
- induction
- swearing-in
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