salutation

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French salutacion, from Latin salutatio (“a greeting, a wishing health to”), from saluto (“wish one’s health, greet”), from salus (“well-being”). Compare the Latin greeting salve (“be well”).

Noun

salutation (countable and uncountable, plural salutations)

  1. A greeting, salute, or address; a hello.
  2. The act of greeting.
  3. The title in a person's name, such as Mr, Mrs, Ms., Dr., or Rev.
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Translations

See also

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin salutatio, salutationem.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /sa.ly.ta.sjɔ̃/
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Noun

salutation f (plural salutations)

  1. greeting

Further reading
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