Initiation

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

From Middle French initiation, from Latin initiatio

Full definition of initiation

Noun

1. The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced; as, initiation into a society, into business, literature, etc.
2. The form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society; mode of entrance into an organized body; especially, the rite of admission into a secret society or order.

Related terms

• initial
• initiate
• initiationism