Saluting: meaning, definitions and examples

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saluting

 

[ sษ™หˆluหtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

greeting someone

To salute someone means to greet them, often with a gesture such as raising a hand to the forehead. This act can signify respect, recognition, or goodwill. It is commonly associated with military practices but is used in various cultures.

Synonyms

acknowledge, greet, honor, welcome

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers were saluting their commanding officer.
  • She greeted her friend by saluting playfully.
  • During the ceremony, the attendees saluted the flag.
  • He gave a salute before leaving the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "saluting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saudaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฎเคธเฅเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช GruรŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ salam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฒั–ั‚ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powitanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒจๆ‹ถ (ใ‚ใ„ใ•ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salutation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saludo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท selamlaลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์‚ฌ (insa)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญูŠุฉ (tahiyah)

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แƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ (mimartva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ salamlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saludo

Etymology

The word 'salute' comes from the Latin word 'salutare', which means 'to greet or to wish health'. This Latin term derives from 'salus', meaning 'health', and reflects the importance of greeting someone in a way that acknowledges their presence and well-being. The practice of saluting has deep roots in military tradition, where it serves as a formal way for soldiers to show respect to their superiors. Over time, this gesture has been adopted into everyday life in various cultures, representing goodwill and respect. The evolution of the term and practice reflects the broader human desire for connection and acknowledgment within social interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,131, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.