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inauguration.

The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.

12 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɪˌnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/Received-Pronunciation/ɪˌnɔ.ɡjəˈɹeɪʃən//ɪˌnɔ.ɡəˈɹeɪʃən//ɪˌnɑ.ɡjəˈɹeɪʃən/General-American, cot-caught-merger, dialectal
  1. The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The formal beginning, initiation, or entry into service of any movement, enterprise, building, event, etc.

    countable · uncountable
    The inauguration of the new bar was a success, with plenty of discounts.
Where this word comes from

From Middle French inauguration.

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