Salutatorian
Pronunciation : Sa*lu`ta*to"ri*an
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: The student who pronounces the salutatory oration at the annual Commencement or like exercises of a college, -- an honor commonly assigned to that member of the graduating class who ranks second in scholarship. [U.S.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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