Associations to the word «Valedictorian»

Wiktionary

VALEDICTORIAN, noun. (US) (Canada) (properly) The individual in a graduating class who delivers the farewell or valedictory address, usually the person who graduates with the highest grades.
VALEDICTORIAN, noun. (US) (Canada) (colloquial) The individual in a graduating class who graduates with the highest grades.

Dictionary definition

VALEDICTORIAN, noun. The student with the best grades who usually delivers the valedictory address at commencement.

Wise words

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