inauguration
pronunciation
How to pronounce inauguration in British English:
UK [ɪˌnɔ:ɡjə'reɪʃn]
How to pronounce inauguration in American English:
US [ɪnˌɔɡjəˈreʃən]
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- Noun:
- the act of starting a new operation or practice
- the ceremonial induction into a position
Word Origin
- inauguration (n.)
- 1560s, from French inauguration "installation, consecration," and directly from Latin inaugurationem (nominative inauguratio) "consecration, installment under good omens," noun of action from past participle stem of inaugurare "take omens from the flight of birds; consecrate or install when such omens are favorable," from in- "on, in" (see in- (2)) + augurare "to act as an augur, predict" (see augur).
Example
- 1. Whether he will be fit enough for the inauguration is unclear .
- 2. George washington 's 1789 inauguration gave the world its first political button .
- 3. President karzai 's inauguration speech sent the right message about moving in a new direction .
- 4. A month before mr putin 's inauguration , his policies and the shape of his government remain unclear .
- 5. New south korean president lee myung-bak was making diplomatic inroads within hours of monday 's inauguration ceremony .