valedictorian
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for valedictorian, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The top student in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech at graduation.
Synonyms
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How to use valedictorian
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Formed in 1759 from "valedictory" (a farewell speech) plus the suffix "-an."
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What does “valedictorian” mean?
The word “valedictorian” means the top student in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech at graduation. In plain terms, the student with the best grades in their graduating class, usually the one who gives the closing speech.
How do you pronounce “valedictorian”?
“Valedictorian” is pronounced val-uhd-ihk-TAWR-eern (/ˌvæl.ə.dɪkˈtoɹ.i.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “valedictorian” in a sentence?
Here is “valedictorian” used in a sentence: “As valedictorian, she delivered a speech thanking her teachers and classmates.”
What part of speech is “valedictorian”?
“Valedictorian” is a noun.
Where does the word “valedictorian” come from?
The word “valedictorian” dates back to around 1759. Formed in 1759 from "valedictory" (a farewell speech) plus the suffix "-an.".