What is the meaning of salutation?

noun

  • An act of honor or courteous recognition.
    • usage: "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday"
  • Usually plural. ( an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting))
  • Word of greeting used to begin a letter. .
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