valedictorian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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

/ˌvæl.əd.ɪkˈtɔɹ.ɪən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-valedictorian.wav /ˌvæl.ə.dɪkˈtoɹ.i.ən/ /ˌvæl.ə.dɪkˈtoɹ.i.ɪn/

valedictorian valedictorians

Formed 1759, from valedictory (“of a speech made when leaving”) + -an.

dux

valediction valedictory

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