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honorary
[ on-uh-rer-ee ]
adjective
- given for honor only, without the usual requirements, duties, privileges, emoluments, etc.:
The university presented the new governor with an honorary degree.
- holding a title or position conferred for honor only:
an honorary president.
- (of an obligation) depending on one's honor for fulfillment.
- conferring or commemorating honor or distinction.
- given, made, or serving as a token of honor:
an honorary gift.
honorary
/ ˈɒnrərɪ; ˈɒnərərɪ /
adjective
- (esp of a position, title, etc) held or given only as an honour, without the normal privileges or duties
an honorary degree
- (of a secretary, treasurer, etc) unpaid
- having such a position or title
- depending on honour rather than legal agreement
Other Word Forms
- Dz·ǰ··· [on-, uh, -, rair, -, uh, -lee], adverb
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Robert De Niro will also make an appearance at the festival to receive an honorary Palme d'Or, while Tom Cruise's final instalment of Mission: Impossible will also be shown.
As a result, he was given an honorary doctorate by the University of Gloucestershire in 2011.
He studied for an MBA at the university during his refereeing career and received an honorary doctorate in 2023 for his work with sport and local communities.
This is a reference to an honorary award from Coventry University and is not an academic or medical qualification.
All eight of those recommended have accepted the honorary doctorate nomination, subject to final approval by the university's governing body.
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