valedictorian

English

Etymology

Formed 1759, from valediction.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /vælədɪkˈtɔɹɪən/

Noun

valedictorian (plural valedictorians)

(US, Canada, properly) The individual in a graduating class who delivers the farewell or valedictory address, usually the person who graduates with the highest grades.
(US, Canada, colloquial) The individual in a graduating class who graduates with the highest grades.

Synonyms

dux

Related terms

valediction

Translations

farewell speech giver

Dutch: de student die spreekt tijdens de afsluitceremonie
Portuguese: orador (pt)

Swedish: avskedstalare c, avslutningstalare c

no 1 student

Chinese:
Mandarin: 状元 (zh)
Dutch: klas eerste
Finnish: priimus

French: major (fr) m
Swedish: toppstudent c
Tagalog: unang dangal

See also

salutatorian

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