keynote
noun/ˈkiːnoʊt/
Frequency rank: #7,857 most common English word
Meaning
the main or central theme of a speech or event; the principal address given at a gathering.
Example sentence
The famous scientist will deliver keynote speech at the opening of the conference tomorrow.
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