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inaugural

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɔːgjʊr(ə)l/
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Definition of inaugural

adjective

[attributive]
  • marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office:his inaugural concert as Music Director

noun

  • an inaugural speech, especially one made by an incoming US president: President Clinton’s inaugural

Origin:

late 17th century: from French (from inaugurer 'inaugurate', from Latin inaugurare) + -al

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