inaugural

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   marking the beginning or first occurrence of an activity, series, or institution

   The inaugural conference attracted researchers from twenty countries.

2. 2
   adj

   connected with the formal induction of someone into office

   The president used her inaugural address to outline three priorities.

3. 3
   noun

   an inaugural ceremony or address

   Thousands gathered outside the capitol for the inaugural.

Common collocations

• inaugural address Adjective + noun

From French inaugural, based on Latin inaugurare ("to install after taking omens"), from augur. The ancient ritual sense broadened to any formal beginning or first event.

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