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Definitions for salutatory
səˈlu təˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr isalu·ta·to·ry

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. salutatory address, salutatory oration, salutatorynoun

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

Wiktionary

  1. salutatorynoun

    A greeting or an address or speech of greeting.

  2. salutatoryadjective

    Characteristic of a salutation or greeting.

Wikipedia

  1. salutatory

    Salutatorian is an academic title given in the United States, Armenia, and the Philippines to the second-highest-ranked graduate of the entire graduating class of a specific discipline. Only the valedictorian is ranked higher. This honor is traditionally based on grade point average (GPA) and number of credits taken, but consideration may also be given to other factors such as co-curricular and extracurricular activities. The title comes from the salutatorian's traditional role as the first speaker at a graduation ceremony, delivering the salutation (where the valedictorian, on the other hand, speaks last, delivering the valediction). In a high school setting, a salutatorian may also be asked to speak about the current graduating class or to deliver an invocation or benediction. In some instances, the salutatorian may even deliver an introduction for the valedictorian. The general themes of a salutation and valediction are usually of growth, outlook towards the future, and thankfulness.

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  1. salutatory

    Salutatory generally refers to an act or expression of greeting, welcome, or respect. It can also refer to the speech given by the salutatorian, who is the second-highest-ranking student in a graduating class, typically delivering the opening remarks at the graduation ceremony.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Salutatoryadjective

    containing or expressing salutations; speaking a welcome; greeting; -- applied especially to the oration which introduces the exercises of the Commencements, or similar public exhibitions, in American colleges

  2. Salutatorynoun

    a place for saluting or greeting; a vestibule; a porch

  3. Salutatorynoun

    the salutatory oration

  4. Etymology: [L. salutatorius. See Salute.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of salutatory in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of salutatory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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