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Salutation: meaning, definitions and examples

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salutation

 

[ หŒsaljสŠหˆteษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

formal greeting

A salutation is a polite expression of greeting or goodwill. It is often used at the beginning of a letter or email to address the recipient. Salutations can vary depending on the level of formality and the relationship between the sender and receiver.

Synonyms

address, greeting, welcome.

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Word Description / Examples
salutation

Used in formal or written communication to politely address someone.

  • Dear Mr. Smith,
  • To Whom It May Concern,
greeting

Commonly used in everyday interactions to say 'hello' or acknowledge someone.

  • Good morning!
  • Hey, how's it going?
welcome

Used to warmly receive someone, often in a new place or situation.

  • Welcome to our home!
  • We would like to welcome all new students to the university.
address

Used formally when referring to a speech or communication to an audience.

  • The president gave an address to the nation.
  • She delivered the keynote address at the conference.

Examples of usage

  • "Dear Sir/Madam" is a common salutation in formal letters.
  • She greeted her guests with a warm salutation.
  • The salutation "Hello" is commonly used in casual conversations.

Translations

Translations of the word "salutation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cumprimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคญเคฟเคตเคพเคฆเคจ (Abhivฤdana)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช GruรŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ salam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั‚ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pozdrowienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒจๆ‹ถ (aisatsu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salutation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saludo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท selamlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์‚ฌ (insa)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญูŠุฉ (tahiyya)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pozdrav

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozdrav

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ฎๅ€™ (wรจnhรฒu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pozdrav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kveรฐja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะปะตะผะดะตััƒ (sรคlemdesu)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒกแƒแƒšแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ— (mogesalmebit)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ salamlaลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saludo

Etymology

The word "salutation" originated from the Latin word "salutatio", which means a greeting or saluting. In ancient Rome, salutations were an important part of social interactions, with different salutations used based on the time of day and the status of the individuals involved. Over time, the term evolved to refer to any polite greeting or expression of goodwill.

See also: salutary.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,540, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.