Honorary: meaning, definitions and examples
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honorary
[ หษnษrษri ]
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:
๐ต๐น honorรกrio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคจเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช ehrenhalber
๐ฎ๐ฉ kehormatan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัะตัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ honorowy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ่ชใฎ
๐ซ๐ท honorifique
๐ช๐ธ honorario
๐น๐ท onursal
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ช ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฎุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ ฤestnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤestnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฃ่ช็
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤastni
๐ฎ๐ธ heiรฐurs
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑัะผะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแขแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลษrษfli
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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