salute

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun an act of honor or courteous recognition
  2. noun a formal military gesture of respect
  3. noun an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin salūtō (“to greet; to wish health to”), from salūs (“greeting, good health”), related to salvus (“safe”).

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Synonyms

salutation

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