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Meaning of SALUTATORIAN

Pronunciation:  su`lootu'towreeun

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  the graduating student with the second highest academic rank; delivers the opening address at graduation exercises
 

SALUTATORIAN is a 12 letter word that starts with S.

 

 Synonyms: salutatory speaker
 
 See Also: scholar, scholarly person, student

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Sa*lu`ta*to"ri*an\, n.
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.]

 

 

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