salutatory

/sə'lu:tətəri/

Thân thiện

The salutatory address welcomed the graduating class and their families.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An opening or welcoming address, especially one delivered at commencement or graduation exercises: A "salutatory" is a formal speech that welcomes attendees and opens a ceremony, traditionally given by the student ranked second highest in the graduating class.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The valedictorian will speak after the salutatory.
  • Her salutatory at the graduation ceremony was both witty and inspiring.
  • The tradition includes both a salutatory and a valedictory address.

Advanced Usage

• "Salutatory oration": A more formal term for the salutatory speech.
  • He was honored to deliver the salutatory oration.

Variants and Related Words

• Salutatorian (n): The student, typically ranked second in the graduating class, who delivers the salutatory address.
  • She was named salutatorian for her academic achievements.

Synonyms

• Welcoming address
• Opening speech
• Introductory remarks

Notes on Different Meanings

• As a noun, "salutatory" refers specifically to the speech. It is rarely used in modern English outside of this formal academic context.
• The related adjective form ("salutatory" meaning "of or relating to a greeting") is now largely archaic and not commonly used. The noun form is the primary contemporary usage.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an opening or welcoming statement (especially one delivered at graduation exercises)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• salutatory address
• salutatory oration