n.
Pronunciation: ˌ sal-y ə - ' t ā -sh ə n
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 a : an expression of greeting, goodwill, or courtesy by word, gesture, or ceremony b plural : REGARDS
2 : the word or phrase of greeting (as Gentlemen or Dear Sir or Madam ) that conventionally comes immediately before the body of a letter
– sal · u · ta · tion · al \ -shn ə l, -sh ə -n ə l \ adjective