valedictorian

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Noun

valedictorian (plural valedictorians)

1. (US, Canada, properly) The individual in a graduating class who delivers the farewell or valedictory address, often the person who graduates with the highest grades.
2. (US, Canada, colloquial) The individual in a graduating class who graduates with the highest grades.

Synonyms

• dux

Related terms

• valediction

Translations

• German: Abschiedsredner
• Portuguese: orador

Translations

• French: major
• German: Jahrgangsbester, Jahrgangsprimus

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