salutation meaning
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salutation (noun): an act of honor or courteous recognition.
salutation has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
salutation as a noun
- an act of honor or courteous recognition
- a musical salute to the composer on his birthday
Synonyms: salute
Type of: recognition
Related forms: salute
- (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
Synonyms: greeting
Type of: acknowledgment
Kinds: well-wishing, regard, reception, hail, pax, welcome, salute, hello, good morning, good afternoon, calling card
Related forms: salute
- word of greeting used to begin a letter
Type of: opening
Related forms: salute
Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SA · words ending in ON · 10-letter words
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