adjective
- occurring or existing before an inauguration
Usage: formal
Examples
- The preinaugural period was filled with transition meetings.
- Security measures were heightened during the preinaugural weeks.
- The president-elect held several preinaugural briefings.
- Preinaugural ceremonies began three days before the official event.
- The preinaugural festivities drew crowds to the capital.
- Media coverage intensified during the preinaugural phase.