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Term: Salutation

Definition:

A salutation is a greeting or an expression of goodwill used to address someone or a group of people.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. An act or expression of greeting:
• He greeted his friends with a warm salutation.
• As a sign of respect, the ambassador gave a formal salutation to the crowd.
2. A phrase or word used as a greeting:
• "Hello" and "Hi" are commonly used salutations in English.
• The traditional salutation in a formal letter is "Dear Sir/Madam".
3. A gesture or movement used as a greeting:
• A bow is a common salutation in many Asian cultures.
• Some cultures use a handshake as a salutation when greeting one another.

Examples:

1. His salutation to the audience was met with applause.
2. The email started with a friendly salutation, "Hi there!".
3. The traditional salutation in Japan is a bow.

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