salutation
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4.4
- noun
- /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
- Formal
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saludo
- Greetings and salutations to any and all servicemen in the area and thanks so much for joining us.
- salutations and greetings
- returned their salutation
No eye contact, no proper salutation.
- No eye contact, no proper salutation.
Examples
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Part of the code is that of salutation (greetings) for every conceivable occasion and situation.
Academic text (2011) -
There's to be a meeting at Bunny's next week, which of course I will attend and give your salutations to all.
Fiction book (1996) -
There was hardly ever a salutation coming or going, a civil exchange.
Fiction book (2002) -
When he stood to make a final salutation, the dancing men stopped to listen.
Fiction book (2001) -
A moment before he reached the door, he would shout after him, "good night," a salutation to which the friend never responded.
Fiction book (1998) -
"Am I glad to see you!" "Hey, man," said Vampire, lifting a hand in salutation but not looking away from his monitor.
Fiction book (2001) -
But no one came to let me in, and my verbal salutations went unanswered.
Fiction book (1994) -
Reggie, in flight gear, stepped out to receive one of the crowd's noisy salutations.
Fiction book (1999) -
Within weeks of his return, his slight, shuffling figure was drawing stares and salutations in theaters and restaurants and the swarm of Fifth Avenue; he was the first public celebrity in a new century destined to be saturated with them.
Fiction book (2001) -
As a traditional custom, each guest received a warm salutation upon entering the banquet hall.
Synonyms
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Words people say when they leave each other
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A friendly word or action you use when you meet someone
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A polite greeting or farewell used in the evening
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A friendly greeting or being gladly received by others
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6.3
An enthusiastic welcome from a crowd
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A friendly greeting that makes someone feel pleased and at ease
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9.9
A low bow that shows respect used as a greeting in Muslim cultures
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A formal speech or words that say goodbye, often at a ceremony
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A warm greeting that makes someone feel welcome
A short speech that welcomes people at a graduation ceremony
A welcoming speech that a student representative gives at the start of a graduation
A formal gesture by soldiers that shows respect, like a salute
A respectful hello or goodbye said with a slight bow and hands pressed together
A friendly informal word used to thank someone, say goodbye, and to make a toast before drinking
Antonyms
How Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Salutation comes from the Latin salutare, from salus which means 'health' or 'well-being'. Think of the simple word salute — a short sign of greeting or respect; a salutation is a greeting that gives good wishes and shows you care.