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salutatorian

/ˌsæljʊˈteɪriən/ noun · British & US
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What does salutatorian mean?

noun

The student who comes second in a graduating class, ranking just below the valedictorian. The student who gives the salutatory address at a graduation ceremony.

Example

"The salutatorian of the class of 2020 delivered a heartfelt speech to her fellow graduates."

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