Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
valediction
noun
/ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/
Definition
A farewell or leave-taking, especially a formal one.
Examples
- The valediction at the graduation ceremony moved many attendees to tears.
- He wrote a heartfelt valediction to his colleagues as he prepared to resign.
Meaning
The act of saying goodbye, often in a ceremonial or respectful manner.
Synonyms
- farewell
- goodbye
- leave-taking
