salutation

1. An act of honor or courteous recognition (synset 106701658)
   "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
   is a type of: credit, recognition - approval
   same as: salute
2. (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) (synset 106642524)
   domain usage: plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
   is a type of: acknowledgement, acknowledgment - a statement acknowledging something or someone
   subtypes:

   • well-wishing - an expression of good will from one person to another
   • compliments, regard, wish - (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
   • reception, response - the manner in which something is greeted
   • 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
   • salute - an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
   • hello, hi, how-do-you-do, howdy, hullo - an expression of greeting
   • good morning, morning - a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
   • afternoon, good afternoon - a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
   • military greeting, salute - a formal military gesture of respect
   • calling card, card, visiting card - a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited
   same as: greeting
3. Word of greeting used to begin a letter (synset 106409432)
   is a type of: opening - the initial part of the introduction

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