Phrase guide

inaugural address

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A speech given during an inauguration which informs people of their intentions as a leader.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: inaugural

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: address, speech

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: встъпи́телна реч (vstǎpítelna reč) — speech given during an inauguration
  • Chinese Mandarin: 就职演讲 — speech given during an inauguration
  • Finnish: virkaanastujaispuhe — speech given during an inauguration
  • French: discours d'investiture — speech given during an inauguration
  • French: discours inaugural — speech given during an inauguration
  • Spanish: discurso inaugural — speech given during an inauguration