Valedictorian Definition & Meaning

valedictorian
noun
  1. the student with the best grades who usually delivers the valedictory address at commencement

"Valedictorian" in song lyrics

See how valedictorian is used in real songs:

  • "Okay, and now I'm going to bring you your Valedictorian"
    Max Minelli — Hustla High
  • "High established rapper so I'm valedictorian"
    Super Lover Cee & Casanova Rud — Super Casanova (DNA Vocal Mix)
  • "list of valedictorian"
    AOL — AOL

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