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salutatorian
[ suh-loo-tuh-tawr-ee-uhn, -tohr- ]
/ səˌlu təˈtɔr i ən, -ˈtoʊr- /
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noun
(in some U.S. schools and colleges) the student ranking second highest in the graduating class, who delivers the salutatory at commencement.
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Origin of salutatorian
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; salutatory + -an
Words nearby salutatorian
saluretic, Salus, salus populi suprema lex esto, salutary, salutation, salutatorian, salutatorium, salutatory, salute, salutiferous, Salv.
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