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farewell

1 noun
     
fare‧well1
1 [uncountable and countable] old-fashioned the action of saying goodbye:
Mourners gathered to bid farewell to the victims of the plane tragedy.
a farewell speech
2

farewell party/dinner/drink etc

a party or dinner that you have because someone is leaving a job, city etc:
40 of her colleagues gathered for her farewell presentation.
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