valedictorian

Meanings

• noun

  A student who has graduated with the highest academic honors, often giving a farewell speech at the graduation ceremony.

  - "The valedictorian of the class delivered an inspiring speech."
  - "Sarah was the valedictorian of her high school graduating class."

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Synonyms

dux

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Rhymes

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vigilantian , vindictivean , condescendian

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Variants

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valedictorian , valedictorians

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'valedicto' meaning 'I have dismissed'. The term was used to signify a farewell or a final address.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'valedictorian' was first used in the United States in the late 18th century.

2. In some schools, the valedictorian and salutatorian are chosen based on a combination of academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.

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1. salutatorian: The student with the second-highest academic achievement, who also gives a speech at the graduation ceremony.

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In many educational institutions, the valedictorian is the student with the highest academic achievement during their time in school. They are often invited to give a speech at the graduation ceremony, where they may reflect on their experiences and offer words of encouragement to their fellow graduates.

How to Memorize "valedictorian"

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   - Visualize the image of a student in a cap and gown, giving a speech to their graduating class.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'valedictorian' starts with the letter 'V' and has the syllables 'val-edic-to-rian'.

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