SALUTATION


Meaning of SALUTATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌsal-yə-ˈtā-shən ]

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 -shnəl, -shə-n ə l adjective

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.