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Added 9 October 2026

salutation

/ˌsæljuˈteɪʃən/ noun

In Latin: salūtātiō Wiktionary

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A greeting, salute, or address; a hello. A conventional greeting that begins a letter, such as "Dear Sir".
A conventional greeting that begins a letter, such as "Dear Sir".
The act of greeting.

Origin

From Middle English salutacioun, 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 (literally “be well”).

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