I. ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷rē, -ri adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin salutatorius, from Latin salutatus (past participle of salutare to salute) + -orius -ory
: containing or expressing salutations : speaking a welcome — used especially of the oration that often introduces commencement exercises
II. noun
( -es )
: a salutatory oration delivered at the commencement exercises of an educational institution