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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
INITIA'TION, n. [L. initiatio.] The act or process of introducing one into a new society, by instructing him in its principles, rules or ceremonies; as, too initiate a person into a christian community.
The act of initiating, or the process of
being initiated or introduced] as, initiation into a society,
into business, literature, etc.
"The initiation of
courses of events." Pope. 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.
Silence is the first thing that is taught us at our initiation into sacred mysteries. Broome. | ||||||||