What is another word for salutatorian?

Pronunciation: [sˌaluːtɐtˈɔːɹi͡ən] (IPA)

Salutatorian as a word describes a person who delivers the opening address at a graduation ceremony. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe a salutatorian such as valedictorian, orator, speaker, addresser, speechmaker, and spokesperson. These synonyms highlight the importance of the role that the salutatorian plays in the graduation ceremony, and they also convey the sense of achievement that comes with being selected as the individual who represents the graduating class. Whether a person is chosen as a salutatorian or a valedictorian, it is an impressive accomplishment and recognition of their academic excellence.

Synonyms for Salutatorian:

What are the hypernyms for Salutatorian?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    honor roll, academic achievement, Academic honor, honor status, school honor.

What are the hyponyms for Salutatorian?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Salutatorian

But instead, a boy named Jack was salutatorian that year.
"The-Life-of-Me-an-autobiography"
Johnson, Clarence Edgar
The salutatorian is not always the second scholar in the class, but must be the best, or, in case this distinction is enjoyed by the valedictorian, the second-best Latin scholar.
"A Collection of College Words and Customs"
Benjamin Homer Hall

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