farewell address
nounUK /ˌfeəˈwel əˈdres/
US /ˌferˈwel əˈdres/
A farewell address is a speech someone gives to say goodbye.
The president gave a farewell address before leaving office.
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2. A final public message from a leader or official.
Washington's Farewell Address warned against political parties.
3. A formal goodbye talk given at the end of a job or term.
The principal's farewell address thanked the teachers and students.
4. A written or spoken statement made when leaving a group.
She read a short farewell address at her last team meeting.