Meaning of the word salutatorian in English

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salutatorian

US /səˌluː.təˈtɔːr.i.ən/
UK /səˌljuː.təˈtɔː.ri.ən/
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Noun

the student who ranks second highest in a graduating class and who delivers the salutatory address at the commencement exercises

Example:
She was named the salutatorian of her high school class.
The salutatorian gave a heartfelt speech at graduation.