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a speech, as at a political convention, that presents important issues, principles, policies, etc. Also called keynote, keynote speech.[1905-10]
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keynote speech — UK US noun [C] ► MEETINGS KEYNOTE ADDRESS(Cf. ↑keynote address) … Financial and business terms
keynote speaker — UK US noun [C] (also keynoter) ► MEETINGS the person who gives the keynote address at a large meeting: »He is an inspiring keynote speaker, who is able to motivate audiences of many different types … Financial and business terms
