Salutatorian

Pronunciation: /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ri.ən/

Definitions of salutatorian

noun a student ranking second highest in a graduating class who delivers the salutatory address at the commencement ceremony

Example Sentences

A1 The salutatorian gave a short speech at the graduation ceremony.

A2 The salutatorian thanked their teachers and classmates for their support.

B1 The salutatorian achieved high grades throughout high school.

B2 Being named salutatorian was a great honor for the student.

C1 The salutatorian's academic achievements set them apart from their peers.

C2 The salutatorian's eloquent speech impressed everyone in attendance.

Examples of salutatorian in a Sentence

formal The salutatorian of the graduating class gave a heartfelt speech during the commencement ceremony.

informal I heard that Sarah was named salutatorian of her high school class.

slang Did you see that the salutatorian got a scholarship for being top of their class?

figurative Being named salutatorian was the icing on the cake for all of their hard work throughout high school.

Grammatical Forms of salutatorian

• past tense: salutatorianed
• plural: salutatorians
• comparative: more salutatorian
• superlative: most salutatorian
• present tense: salutatorians
• future tense: will salutatorian
• perfect tense: have salutatorianed
• continuous tense: is salutatorianing
• singular: salutatorian
• positive degree: salutatorian
• infinitive: to salutatorian
• gerund: salutatorianing
• participle: salutatorianed

Origin and Evolution of salutatorian

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'salutatorian' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'salutator' meaning 'one who salutes'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in academic settings to refer to the student who delivers the opening or welcoming address at a graduation ceremony, the term has evolved to specifically denote the student with the second-highest academic rank in a graduating class.