inauguration

UK: ɪˌnɔːɡjəˈreɪʃən | US: ɪˌnɔːɡjəˈreɪʃən

Definition

  1. n. the formal admission of someone to office

  2. n. a ceremony to mark the beginning of an institution, activity, or period

  3. n. the beginning or introduction of a system, policy, or period

Structure
in <in, into>augur <to predict, from Latin augur (soothsayer)>ation <noun suffix indicating action or process>
Etymology

The word "inauguration" traces back to Latin inauguratio, derived from inaugurare ("to consecrate by augury"). In ancient Rome, officials would consult augurs (priests who interpreted omens) before taking office, ensuring divine approval. The prefix in- ("into") combined with augur ("to predict") reflects this ritualistic origin. Over time, the term evolved to signify any formal initiation ceremony, especially for leaders.

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