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Valedictorian

//ˌvæl.ə.dɪkˈtoɹ.i.ən// noun, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The individual in a graduating class who delivers the farewell or valedictory address, often the person who graduates with the highest grades. Canada, US

    "Our oldest son was valedictorian of his high school class and went to a top university. But right about this time two years ago, our second son told us he wasn’t interested in college."

  2. 2
    the student with the best grades who usually delivers the valedictory address at commencement wordnet
  3. 3
    The individual in a graduating class who graduates with the highest grades. Canada, US, colloquial

    "A social media firestorm erupted last week after two Texas high school valedictorians revealed that they were undocumented immigrants heading to well-respected U.S. colleges with financial aid."

Etymology

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

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