Definition of «honorary»

The term "Honorary" is an adjective that describes a person or title that has been given an honor, but not necessarily earned through merit. It can be used to describe someone who holds a position or receives recognition without having gone through the usual process or meeting the requirements for it. The word comes from the Latin term "honorarius," which means "given in honor."

Usage examples

  1. Honorary degree: John received an honorary doctorate in sociology from his alma mater for his contributions to the field.
  2. Honorary membership: Sarah was granted an honorary membership in the local book club as a way of acknowledging her passion for literature.
  3. Honorary title: The retiring chairman was bestowed with the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus in recognition of his long-standing service to the company.
  4. Honorary consul: The ambassador appointed James as an honorary consul to represent their country's interests in a specific region.
  5. Honorary award: The esteemed actor was presented with an honorary Oscar for his outstanding contributions to the film industry.
  6. Honorary mention: In the photography contest, Susan received an honorary mention for her captivating landscape photograph.
  7. Honorary position: After retiring as the principal, Mr. Davis was offered an honorary position on the school board to provide his expertise and guidance.
  8. Honorary society: Emma became a member of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honorary society for her exceptional academic achievements.
  9. Honorary citizen: In recognition of his countless charitable acts, the city council granted Mark honorary citizenship of their town.
  10. Honorary reception: The mayor hosted an honorary reception to thank all the volunteers who tirelessly worked towards the success of the charity event.

Sentences with «honorary»

  • She has been awarded several honorary doctorate degrees for her outstanding career that spans over four decades. (widewalls.ch)
  • As it turns out the history and evolution of honorary degrees does not seem to be a well researched area and consensus is difficult to build. (slaw.ca)
  • She has been awarded honorary degrees from many universities around the world. (smallschoolscoalition.com)
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