Meanings
nounkeynote speech (plural keynote speeches)
plural keynote speeches
- A speech that sets the central theme of a conference, seminar or other event.
That's according to NR Chief Executive Andrew Haines, who opened proceedings in the Rail Live seminar theatre with a keynote speech on June 16.
2021 June 30, Paul Stephen, “Haines: NR an equal partner in Great British Railways”, in RAIL, number 934, page 14
Synonyms & antonyms
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