Valedictorian

Etymology
Formed 1759, from valediction.

Pronunciation
(val-ə-dik-'tōr-ē-ən)

Noun

 * 1) 🇺🇸 The individual in a graduating class who delivers the farewell or valedictory address, usually the person who graduates with the highest grades.
 * 2) 🇺🇸 The individual in a graduating class who graduates with the highest grades.

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Related terms

 * valediction