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Noun: valedictorian  ,va-li-dik'to-ree-un
Usage: N. Amer
  1. The student with the best grades who usually delivers the valedictory address at commencement
    "As valedictorian, she gave an inspiring speech to her graduating class";
    - valedictory speaker

Derived forms: valedictorians

Type of: scholar, scholarly person

Encyclopedia: Valedictorian