Inaugural Meaning in English
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ˌɪˈnɔɡɝəɫ/, /ˌɪˈnɔɡjɝəɫ
in-AW-gyer-uhl
ɪnˈɔːɡjʊɹəl
in-AW-gyuh-ruhl
Definition
Related to the first in a series of events, or the official beginning of something, such as an 'inaugural speech' or 'inaugural event.'
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in formal, official contexts, especially ceremonies, speeches, or first-time events. Common collocations: 'inaugural address', 'inaugural ceremony', 'inaugural flight'. Rarely used in informal conversation.
Spanish: inaugural - de inauguraciónPortuguese (BR): inaugural - inaugural (de inauguração)Portuguese (PT): inaugural - inaugural (de inauguração)Chinese (Simplified): 首次的 - 开幕的Chinese (Traditional): 首次的 - 開幕的Hindi: उद्घाटन का - प्रारंभिकArabic: افتتاحيBengali: উদ্বোধনী - উদ্বোধনমূলকRussian: инаугурационный - первый (в серии)Japanese: 就任の - 初のVietnamese: khai mạc - đầu tiênKorean: 취임의 - 첫 - 개막의Turkish: açılış - ilkUrdu: افتتاحیIndonesian: perdana - inaugurasi
Example Sentences
The president gave his inaugural speech today.
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This is the inaugural concert of the new music hall.
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They attended the inaugural event last week.
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I'm excited to see the museum's inaugural exhibition; it's getting great reviews.
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The airline's inaugural flight sold out in minutes.
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Getting invited to the club's inaugural party felt pretty special.
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