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salutatory

Characteristic of or relating to a salutation or greeting.

səˈluː.təˌtɔːɹ.iːCurrent165 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

Characteristic of or relating to a salutation or greeting.

a salutatory oration
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(chiefly, US) A greeting; an address, speech or article of greeting; the first editorial by the new editor of a newspaper or periodical; an introduction or preface.

She was chosen to deliver the salutatory at the commencement ceremony.
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  • “"The Market" is just people and people are fucking weird (salutatory).”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(obsolete) A place for saluting or greeting.

For parents

Salutatory means: A place for saluting or greeting.. The word is mostly archaic or historical; you will only encounter it in old texts, period drama, or school history rather than current teen conversation. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. As a place or proper-name reference it is purely descriptive. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

salutatory means: A place for saluting or greeting.. Register: archaic, historical. Almost never used today; you will find it only in older texts, dictionaries of dialect, or historical writing. Avoid in active vocabulary. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

Cluster: greeting
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