saluter
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Definition
Noun: A person who greets or welcomes someone, often formally or ceremoniously. A saluter performs the act of salutation.
Usage
The word "saluter" specifically refers to an individual whose role is to offer a greeting. It is often used in formal, military, or ceremonial contexts but can apply to anyone who greets others. * The general acknowledged the saluter who stood at attention by the gate. * As the official saluter for the event, her job was to welcome each guest by name.
Examples
- The ship's captain returned the salute of the saluter on the dock.
- In many traditional ceremonies, a saluter is the first point of contact for important visitors.
Advanced Usage
- In a historical or literary context: The term can evoke a sense of formality or antiquity.
- The king's saluter announced the arrival of the ambassadors with a loud proclamation.
Variants and Related Words
- Salute (verb/noun): The act performed by a saluter.
- Salutation (noun): A greeting or the act of greeting.
Synonyms
- Greeter
- Welcomer
- Hailer
Notes on Meaning
While "saluter" and "greeter" are synonyms, "saluter" can imply a more formal, respectful, or structured greeting, sometimes involving a specific gesture like a salute. A "greeter" is a more general and common term.
Noun
- a person who greets
- the newcomers were met by smiling greeters