Salutation

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations

English

Etymology

Latin salutatio “a greeting, a wishing health to,” from saluto “wish one’s health, greet,” from salus “well-being.” Cf. the Latin greeting salve “be well.”

Noun

salutation

1. A greeting, salute, or address; a hello.
2. The act of greeting.

Translations

• Finnish: tervehdys (1,2), tervehtiminen (2)

fr:salutation pl:salutation