1. people who formally begin or introduce something new, especially by conducting an inauguration ceremony

Examples

• The inaugurators of the new museum included the mayor and several prominent donors.
• As inaugurators of the peace treaty, the diplomats held a formal ceremony.
• The company’s inaugurators celebrated the opening of their first international office.
• Historical inaugurators of democratic movements are often remembered as heroes.
• The inaugurators cut the ribbon to officially open the new bridge.
• University inaugurators welcomed the incoming class with a traditional ceremony.