salutatory
sa·lu·ta·tor·y
salutatory · salutatories
A greeting; an address, speech or article of greeting; the first editorial by the new…A greeting; an address, speech or article of greeting; the first editorial by the new editor of a newspaper or periodical; an introduction or preface.
UK/səˈljuː.təˌtɜːɹ.iː/US/səˈluː.təˌtɔːɹ.iː/
Meaning
2 senses(US)A greeting; an address, speech or article of greeting; the first editorial by the new editor of a newspaper or periodical; an introduction or preface.
She was chosen to deliver the salutatory at the commencement ceremony.
(obsolete)A place for saluting or greeting.
More definitions
- an opening or welcoming statement (especially one delivered at graduation exercises)
Origin
Borrowed from Latin salūtātōrius.Borrowed from Latin salūtātōrius.
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Forms
plural: salutatories| Singular | salutatory |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- an opening or welcoming statement (especially one delivered at graduation exercises):salutatory addresssalutatory oration
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedvaledictory