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English noun: salutation

1. salutation (communication) an act of honor or courteous recognition


SamplesA musical salute to the composer on his birthday.


Synonymssalute


Broader (hypernym)credit, recognition

2. salutation (communication) (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)


Synonymsgreeting


Broader (hypernym)acknowledgement, acknowledgment


Narrower (hyponym)afternoon, calling card, card, compliments, good afternoon, good morning, hail, hello, hi, how-do-you-do, howdy, hullo, kiss of peace, military greeting, morning, pax, reception, regard, response, salute, salute, visiting card, welcome, well-wishing, wish


Domain usageplural, plural form

3. salutation (communication) word of greeting used to begin a letter


Broader (hypernym)opening









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