Definition of VALEDICTORIAN

valedictorian

Meanings

Plural: valedictorians

Noun

  • the student with the best grades who usually delivers the valedictory address at commencement
  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

dux, valedictory speaker

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