valedictorian

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Related terms

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[edit] Etymology

Formed 1759, from valediction.

[edit] Pronunciation

(val-ə-dik-'tōr-ē-ən)

[edit] Noun

valedictorian (plural valedictorians)

1. Properly: The individual in a graduating class who delivers the farewell or valedictory address, usually the person who graduates with the highest grades.
2. Colloquially: The individual in a graduating class who graduates with the highest grades.

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• valediction