Meaning & Definition of Valedictorian in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The student who has the highest academic rank in a class and delivers the graduation speech.

  Example Sentence: She was honored to be named the valedictorian and gave an inspiring speech at the ceremony.

• Definition: A title awarded to the top graduate in a particular educational context.

  Example Sentence: Being the valedictorian is a significant achievement that many students strive for.

Etymology

Origin: From the Latin 'valedicto', meaning 'farewell', and '-orian', relating to a person.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• valedictory address: A farewell speech delivered by the valedictorian at a graduation ceremony.
• to give the valedictory: To deliver the farewell speech as the valedictorian.

Translations

• Spanish: promoción

• French: meilleur élève

• German: Abschlussredner

• Russian: выпускник с отличием

Related Words

• salutatorian: The student with the second highest academic rank in a graduating class.

• graduation: The act of receiving a diploma or degree after completing a course of study.

Slang Meanings of valedictorian

• Meaning: Val

  Example Sentence: She's such a Val, always acing every class.

• Meaning: The 'V' in your school

  Example Sentence: He’s known as the 'V' in our school for his outstanding grades.