titular
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1tit·u·lar

adjective \ˈti-chə-lər, ˈtich-lər\

Definition of TITULAR

1
a : existing in title only; especially : bearing a title derived from a defunct ecclesiastical jurisdiction (as an episcopal see) <a titular bishop>
b : having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities <the titular head of a political party>
2
: bearing a title : titled
3
: of, relating to, or constituting a title <the titular hero of the play>
tit·u·lar·ly adverb

Examples of TITULAR

  1. Although retired, he remains the titular chairman of the company.
  2. <he's the titular head of the department, though it's the assistant managers who largely run things around here>

Origin of TITULAR

Latin titulus title
First Known Use: 1611

Related to TITULAR

2titular

noun

Definition of TITULAR

: a person holding a title

First Known Use of TITULAR

1613

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