valedictorian

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Formed 1759, from valediction.

[edit] Pronunciation

(val-ə-dik-'tōr-ē-ən)

[edit] Noun

valedictorian (plural valedictorians)

  1. (US, Canada, properly) The individual in a graduating class who delivers the farewell or valedictory address, usually the person who graduates with the highest grades.
  2. (US, Canada, colloquial) The individual in a graduating class who graduates with the highest grades.

[edit] Translations

farewell speech giver
no 1 student

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