valedictorian — A student who delivers the farewell speech at a graduation ceremony, typically the one with the highest academic rank in the graduating class
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A student who delivers the farewell speech at a graduation ceremony, typically the one with the highest academic rank in the graduating class
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌvæləˈdɪktəriən/
Korean meaning: 졸업식에서 송별사를 하는 학생, 보통 졸업반에서 최고 성적을 받은 수석 졸업생
Korean pronunciation: 밸-러-딕-토-리-언 (강세: 딕)
Example Sentences
- The valedictorian's speech was so inspiring that even the janitor started taking night classes.
- Being valedictorian means you get to speak last, which is perfect if you're always late to everything else.
- The university valedictorian went on to become a successful entrepreneur.
valedictorian
NOUN//ˌvæləˈdɪktəriən//
A student who delivers the farewell speech at a graduation ceremony, typically the one with the highest academic rank in the graduating class
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The valedictorian speaks while the historian and librarian watch with pride
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Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, 'valedictory(작별인사의)'에서 파생되었습니다. 졸업식에서 학생들을 대표해 작별 연설을 하는 전통에서 나온 용어입니다.
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“The valedictorian's speech was so inspiring that even the janitor started taking night classes.”
“Being valedictorian means you get to speak last, which is perfect if you're always late to everything else.”
“The university valedictorian went on to become a successful entrepreneur.”
“She studied 16 hours a day to become valedictorian, and now she studies Netflix 16 hours a day.”
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