Definition of salutations Salutations

We found 3 definitions of salutations from 2 different sources.

What does salutations mean?

Wiktionary

salutations (Noun)
Plural of salutation.

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salutations, noun, plural of salutation.

WordNet

Noun Plural: salutations
salutation - word of greeting used to begin a letter
		opening the act of opening something; "the ray of light revealed his cautious opening of the door"
salutation - (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
		greeting
		acknowledgement, acknowledgment a statement acknowledging something or someone; "she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment"; "the preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her"
		plural, plural form the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
		well-wishing an expression of good will from one person to another; "much hand-shaking and well-wishing"
		compliments, wish, regard the particular preference that you have; "it was his last wish"; "they should respect the wishes of the people"
		reception, response the act of receiving
		hail enthusiastic greeting
		kiss of peace, pax (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
		welcome a greeting or reception; "the proposal got a warm welcome"
		salute an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
		hello, howdy, hullo, hi, how-do-you-do an expression of greeting; "every morning they exchanged polite hellos"
		good morning, morning a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
		good afternoon, afternoon a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
		military greeting, salute an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
salutation - an act of honor or courteous recognition; "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
		salute
		recognition, credit designation by the chair granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative body; "he was unable to make his motion because he couldn't get recognition by the chairman"

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Wiktionary

salutation (Noun)
A greeting, salute, or address; a hello.
salutation (Noun)
The act of greeting.
salutation (Noun)
The title in your name, such as Mr, Mrs, Ms. , Dr. or Rev..

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

salutation (n.)
The act of saluting, or paying respect or reverence, by the customary words or actions; the act of greeting, or expressing good will or courtesy; also, that which is uttered or done in saluting or greeting.