Honorary: meaning, definitions and examples

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honorary

 

[ หˆษ’nษ™rษ™ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

title or position

The term 'honorary' refers to a title or position bestowed as an honor without the responsibilities that typically accompany that role. It is often granted to recognize someone's contributions or achievements in a specific field or community. Individuals who hold honorary titles may not actively perform the duties of that position but are honored for their past or ongoing engagement.

Synonyms

ceremonial, prestigious, symbolic.

Examples of usage

  • She was given an honorary doctorate for her contributions to education.
  • The organization awarded him an honorary membership for his voluntary work.
  • He holds an honorary title in recognition of his service to the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "honorary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น honorรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคจเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ehrenhalber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kehormatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‡ะตัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ honorowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ่ช‰ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท honorifique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ honorario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท onursal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ช…์˜ˆ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฎุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤestnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤestnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ่ช‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤastni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heiรฐurs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ะผะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒžแƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™rษ™fli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ honorario

Etymology

The word 'honorary' originates from the Latin term 'honorarius', which means 'of honor' or 'given as a mark of honor'. The root word 'honor' comes from the Latin word 'honor', meaning 'esteem' or 'respect'. 'Honorary' entered the English language in the late 14th century and has since been used to describe various honorary titles and positions across different fields, including academia, organizations, and awards. The term conveys the idea of recognition without the usual obligations associated with the role, thereby allowing continued involvement or acknowledgment of an individual's contributions while not imposing formal duties.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,704 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.