salutation
Definitions of salutation
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(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)synonyms: saluttypes:respect(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfarebienvenua greeting or receptionrévérence, signe de têtean act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hatsaluta formal military gesture of respecthospitalitékindness in welcoming guests or strangerstype of:reconnaissancea statement acknowledging something or someone
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an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hatsynonyms: révérence, signe de têtetype of:salut(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
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an act of honor or courteous recognitiontype of:reconnaissanceapproval
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