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English noun: salutation | |||
| 1. | salutation (communication) an act of honor or courteous recognition | ||
| Samples | A musical salute to the composer on his birthday. | ||
| Synonyms | salute | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | credit, recognition | ||
| 2. | salutation (communication) (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) | ||
| Synonyms | greeting | ||
| 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 usage | plural, plural form | ||
| 3. | salutation (communication) word of greeting used to begin a letter | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | opening | ||
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