Valedictorian

Pronunciation

IPA: /vÃ¦lÉ™dÉªkÊ¼tÉ”É¹ÉªÉ™n/

Origin

Formed 1759, from valediction.

Full definition of valedictorian

Noun

valedictorian

(plural valedictorians)

(US, Canada, properly) The individual in a graduating class who delivers the farewell or valedictory address, usually the person who graduates with the highest grades.
(US, Canada, colloquial) The individual in a graduating class who graduates with the highest grades.

Related terms

valediction