🎓valedictorian

noun
/ˌvælədɪkˈtɔːriən/

Meaning

The student with the highest academic achievements in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech.

Example Sentences

She was honored as the valedictorian of her class.

Synonyms

top student, best graduate, class leader, scholar

Antonyms

dropout, underachiever

Collocations

class valedictorian, school valedictorian, chosen valedictorian, honored valedictorian

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