honorary
playSimple Definition of honorary
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: given as a sign of honor or achievement
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: regarded as one of a group although not officially elected or included
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: holding a position for which no payment is given : not paid
Full Definition of honorary
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>
honorary
nounExamples of honorary in a sentence
He was awarded an honorary degree.
He's an honorary member of the club.
He is the honorary president of the commission.
Origin and Etymology of honorary
Latin honorarius, from honor
First Known Use: 1568
HONORARY Defined for Kids
honorary
playDefinition of honorary for Students
: given or done as an honor <They made him an honorary member of the club.>
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