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An inaugural is a ceremony inducting someone into a new position, especially the President. We also call the President's first speech an inaugural address.

Learn to pronounce in·au·gu·ral

/iˈnôɡyərəl,iˈnôɡ(ə)rəl/
adjective
marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office.
"his inaugural concert as Music Director"
synonyms: first, initial, introductory, initiatory, launching, opening, maiden, dedicatory

noun
an inaugural speech, especially one made by an incoming US president.
"presidential inaugurals set the tone for a new administration"

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7 days ago · The meaning of INAUGURAL is of or relating to an inauguration. How to use inaugural in a sentence.
An inaugural speech is the first speech someone gives when starting an important new job: the president's inaugural address to the nation.
1. happening as part of an official ceremony or celebration when someone (such as a newly elected official) begins an important job.
inaugural in American English · 1. of or pertaining to an inauguration. Harding's inaugural address · 2. marking the beginning of a new venture, series, etc.
4 days ago · The meaning of INAUGURATION is an act of inaugurating; especially : a ceremonial induction into office.
(of an official speech, meeting, etc.) first, and marking the beginning of something important, for example the time when a new leader or parliament starts ...
noun · an address, as of a president, at the beginning of a term of office. · an inaugural ceremony: to attend the presidential inaugural.
There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word inaugural. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Inaugural definition: Of, relating to, or characteristic of an inauguration.