χαιρετισμός — meaning in English

English meaning

• cheer noun A shout of approval, encouragement, or celebration.
• greeting noun A word or phrase used to acknowledge someone's arrival, or to open a letter, message, or conversation.
• salute noun A formal gesture of greeting or respect, such as raising a hand to the forehead.

Senses

χαιρετισμός is used for these senses in English:

• cheer (uncountable) A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood. [from 14th c.]
• greeting A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.

cheer — full definition

1. noun A shout of approval, encouragement, or celebration.
2. noun A feeling of happiness or good spirits.
3. verb To shout in support or approval of someone.
4. verb To make someone happier, often with "up".

greeting — full definition

1. noun A word or phrase used to acknowledge someone's arrival, or to open a letter, message, or conversation.
2. noun The act of greeting someone.

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