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View usage for: (sæljʊteɪʃən) Word forms: plural salutations1. countable noun [oft in/of N]Salutation or a salutation is a greeting to someone. [formal] Jackson nodded a salutation. The old man moved away, raising his hand in salutation. Synonyms: greeting, welcome, salute, address More Synonyms of salutation 2. countable nounThe salutation of a letter is the phrase that is used at the beginning of it, such as 'Dear Sir' or 'Dear Mr Rodd'. [formal] salutation in British English (ˌsæljʊˈteɪʃən) noun1. an act, phrase, gesture, etc, that serves as a greeting 2. a form of words used as an opening to a speech or letter, such as Dear Sir or Ladies and Gentlemen Word origin C14: from Latin salūtātiō, from salūtāre to greet; see salutesalutation in American English (ˌsæljʊˈteɪʃən) noun1. the act of greeting, addressing, or welcoming by gestures or words 2. a form of words serving as a greeting or, esp., as the opening of a letter, as “Dear Sir” Word origin ME salutacion < MFr < L salutatio < salutatus, pp. of salutare: see salute Examples of 'salutation' in a sentencesalutation Definition a greeting by words or actions (formal) The old man moved away, raising his hand in salutation. Additional synonymsDefinition a bow or curtsy showing this attitude He graciously accepted our obeisances. Synonyms bow, salaam, salutation (formal), kowtow, genuflection, bob, bending of the knee, curtsy or curtsey He raised his hand in salute. Synonyms greeting, recognition, salutation (formal), address, kiss, salaam, obeisanceDefinition the act of greeting or receiving someone or something in a specified manner There was a wonderful welcome waiting for him when he arrived. Synonyms greeting, welcoming, entertainment, reception, acceptance, hail, hospitality, salutation (formal), haeremai (New Zealand) Nearby words ofsalutation - salty
- salubrious
- salutary
- salutation
- salute
- salvage
- salvation
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