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Salutation

Noun CEFR B2
ˌsæljuˈteɪʃən

Definitions

  1. A greeting, salute, or address; a hello.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A conventional greeting that begins a letter, such as "Dear Sir".
    countable, uncountable
  3. The act of greeting.
    countable, uncountable
  4. Quickening; excitement.
    countable, obsolete, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“Welcome⟳, we²l'ku²m. a. Received with gladneſs, admitted willingly, grateful[…] Welcome⟳, we²l'ku²m. interj. A form⟳ of ſalutation uſed to a new comer.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Salutations salutatorian salutatorium Salutatory salutatory address Salute

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