I. ˌvaləˌdikˈtōrēən, -tȯr- noun
( -s )
Etymology: valedictory (II) + -an
: the student usually of the highest rank in a graduating class who delivers the valedictory oration at the commencement exercises
II. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a valedictory or valedictorian
the valedictorian speech
valedictorian gush about gleams, goals, ideals — H.N.Fairchild