Definitions for valedictorian
ˌvæl ɪ dɪkˈtɔr i ən, -ˈtoʊr-vale·dic·to·ri·an

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.7 / 3 votes

1. valedictorian, valedictory speakernoun

   the student with the best grades who usually delivers the valedictory address at commencement

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. valedictoriannoun

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

2. valedictoriannoun

   The individual in a graduating class who graduates with the highest grades.

3. Etymology: Formed 1759, from valediction.

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1. Valedictorian

   Valedictorian is an academic title of success used in the United States, Canada, Philippines, and Armenia, (and elsewhere in limited number of schools) for the student who delivers the closing or farewell statement at a graduation ceremony (called a valediction). The chosen valedictorian is traditionally the student with the highest ranking (highest Grade Point Average, or GPA) among their graduating class. The term is an Anglicised derivation of the Latin vale dicere ("to say farewell"), historically rooted in the valedictorian's traditional role as the final speaker at the graduation ceremony before the students receive their diplomas. The valedictory address generally is considered a final farewell to classmates, before they disperse to pursue their individual paths after graduating. In Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland and India the title valedictorian is not used frequently. In Australia, the title is sometimes awarded to a member of a graduating university class on the basis of contribution to the school rather than academic success. The highest-ranking student in a graduating class is often referred to as dux (Latin for "leader"), and may or may not give a speech. In France the term Major de promotion ("first in class") is used, although the term is not related to any ceremonial role, as there are rarely graduation ceremonies in schools or universities.

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1. valedictorian

   A valedictorian is a student, typically having the highest academic achievements of the class, who delivers the valedictory speech at a graduation ceremony. This position is traditionally awarded to the student with the highest grade point average amongst those graduating.

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1. Valedictoriannoun

   one who pronounces a valedictory address; especially, in American colleges, the student who pronounces the valedictory of the graduating class at the annual commencement, usually the student who ranks first in scholarship

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1. Valedictorian

   Valedictorian is an academic title conferred upon the student who delivers the closing or farewell statement at a graduation ceremony. The chosen valedictorian is usually the student with the highest ranking among his or her graduating class. The term is an anglicized derivation of the Latin vale dicere, historically rooted in the valedictorian's traditional role as the final speaker at the graduation ceremony. The valedictory address generally is considered a final farewell to classmates, before they disperse to pursue their individual paths after graduating. The term is most often used in the USA, Canada, and The Philippines. Its equivalent in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Iceland, and Scotland is dux. Its equivalent in France is "Major de promotion".

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How to pronounce valedictorian?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say valedictorian in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of valedictorian in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of valedictorian in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of valedictorian in a Sentence

1. Chris Corne:

   I'm a perfectionist, so earning all A's was something I had to do, being valedictorian was just a by-product of that.

2. Alina Antropova:

   It means a lot to me to be named a valedictorian of HCC in addition to all the other happy memories I have made here, i have taken amazing classes that were engaging and challenging, especially in the honors program, so I am happy to have done well.

3. Sam Blackledge:

   The most important thing in my life is Christ, christ is the only reason I was a valedictorian. He’s the reason I got that 4.0. If it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be up there. I was giving him the credit for that.

4. Michael Joseph:

   One girl was a valedictorian, she told me: 'I had no friends until I started traveling. No one understood me. I was always bored with everything everybody else wanted to do. I didn't want to go shopping. I wanted to go out into the woods and hike, and nobody understood that.' She thinks she'll go to college eventually and become a teacher.

5. Lovely Warren:

   Recently, Jaisaan Lovett was silenced and prevented from giving Jaisaan Lovett Valedictorian Speech by Jaisaan Lovett high school, UPrep, here in our City. jaisaan Lovett and Jaisaan Lovett did n’t have a great relationship and it was Jaisaan Lovett last chance to show Jaisaan Lovett who was boss.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=valedictorian
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Valedictorian
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valedictorian
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valedictorian
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=valedictorian