Definition of salutation - WordReference.com Dictionary

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salutation
A	noun
	1	salutation
			word of greeting used to begin a letter
		Category Tree: abstraction ╚relation ╚social relation ╚communication ╚written communication; written language ╚writing; written material; piece of writing ╚section; subdivision ╚introduction ╚opening ╚salutation
	2	greeting, salutation
			(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
		Category Tree: abstraction ╚relation ╚social relation ╚communication ╚message; content; subject matter; substance ╚acknowledgment; acknowledgement ╚greeting, salutation ╚good morning; morning ╚hello; hullo; hi; howdy; how-do-you-do ╚salute ╚welcome ╚pax; kiss of peace ╚hail ╚reception; response ╚regard; wish; compliments ╚well-wishing
	3	salute, salutation
			an act of honor or courteous recognition; "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
		Category Tree: abstraction ╚relation ╚social relation ╚communication ╚message; content; subject matter; substance ╚approval; commendation ╚recognition; credit ╚salute, salutation