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Noun: salutatorian  su,loo-tu'to-ree-un
Usage: N. Amer
  1. A graduating student with the second highest academic rank; may deliver the opening address at graduation exercises
    "The salutatorian gave an inspiring speech to her fellow graduates";
    - salutatory speaker

Derived forms: salutatorians

Type of: scholar, scholarly person

Encyclopedia: Salutatorian