honorary

honorary
adjective Etymology: Latin honorarius, from honor Date: 1568 1. a. having or conferring distinction b. commemorative 2. dependent on honor for fulfillment 3. a. conferred or elected in recognition of achievement or service without the usual prerequisites or obligations <
an honorary degree
>
<
an honorary member
>
b. unpaid, voluntary <
an honorary chairman
>
honorarily adverbhonorary noun

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  • honorary — [[t]ɒ̱nərəri, AM reri[/t]] 1) ADJ: ADJ n An honorary title or membership of a group is given to someone without their needing to have the necessary qualifications, usually because of their public achievements. He will be awarded the honorary… …   English dictionary

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