Emeritus

Quick meaning: Emeritus is an adjective meaning (often postpositive) Retired, but retaining an honorific version of a previous title.

Meaning

(often postpositive) Retired, but retaining an honorific version of a previous title.

More Meanings

1. (plural emeriti or (rare) emerituses) A (male) person who is retired from active service or an occupation, especially one who retains an honorific version of a previous title.
2. (rare, plural emerituses) An honorific version of a previous title.

Example Sentences

pontiff emeritus

emeritus professor professor emeritus professors emeritae

Number and Description of Professorships. 1. An emeritus professorship of obstetrics.

Flappers, ex-flappers, flapper emerituses! He had them eating out of his hand, jumping through hoops.

Word Forms

• emerita
• emeriti
• emerituses
• emeritae

Synonyms for emeritus

Depending on context, synonyms include old, retired.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include retired, old, leader, award, honorarium, outstanding.

Related Dictionary Tools