inauguration
nounHow to pronounce inauguration:
Definition of inauguration:
- inauguration (noun):
- an act of inaugurating
- the beginning of something
- a ceremonial induction into office
- the act of starting a new operation or practice.
Synonyms for inauguration:
baptism
commencement
inaugural
induction
initiation
installation
installment
instalment
investiture
start
startup
Antonyms for inauguration:
adjournment
blackballing
cessation
climax
close
closer
closing
closure
completion
conclusion
consequence
consummation
culmination
death
decline
defrocking
demise
disadvantage
discontinuance
discontinuation
dismissal
effect
end
ending
epilog
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