word
Inauguration
Ih-naw-gyur-AY-shuhn
/ɪˌnɔːɡjɜːrˈeɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
inauguration
Dictionary meaning
The act of starting a new operation or practice.
Examples
- I attended the inauguration of the building.
- The new president obviously enjoyed their inauguration.
Synonyms: startup
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