valedictorian

English

/vælədɪkˈtɔɹɪən/

noun
Definitions
  • (US) The individual in a graduating class who delivers the farewell or valedictory address, often the person who graduates with the highest grades.
  • (US) The individual in a graduating class who graduates with the highest grades.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *deyḱ- (point out, show, point, teach, instruct).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*deyḱ-

Gloss

point out, show, point, teach, instruct

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

教

Emoji

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