valedictory
adjectiveUK /ˌvæl.ɪˈdɪk.tər.i/
US /ˌvæl.əˈdɪk.tɚ.i/
A valedictory speech is a goodbye speech given at the end of school or an event.
She gave a valedictory speech at her graduation ceremony.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A speech or statement that says goodbye, especially at a graduation.
The principal's valedictory was short and warm.
3. Said or done as a way of saying goodbye.
He waved a valedictory hand as the train left.
4. A farewell address given by the top student in a graduating class.
The valedictory was delivered by the class president.