saluter

sa·lute

S0050400 (sə-lo͞ot′)v. sa·lut·ed, sa·lut·ing, sa·lutes v.tr.1. To greet or address with an expression of welcome, goodwill, or respect.2. To recognize (a superior) with a gesture prescribed by military regulations, as by raising the hand to the cap.3. a. To honor formally and ceremoniously: saluted the fallen soldiers in his remarks.b. To express warm approval of; commend: salute an agency for its charity work.4. To become noticeable to: A stench saluted our nostrils.v.intr. To make a gesture of greeting or respect.n.1. An act of greeting; a salutation.2. a. An act or gesture of welcome, honor, or courteous recognition: a musical salute to the composer's 90th birthday.b. The position of the hand or rifle or the bodily posture of a person saluting a military superior.3. A formal military display of honor or greeting, such as the firing of cannon.

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[Middle English saluten, from Latin salūtāre, from salūs, salūt-, health; see sol- in Indo-European roots.]

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sa·lut′er n.

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saluter - a person who greets; "the newcomers were met by smiling greeters"greeter, welcomerindividual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"