Honorary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɑn.əˌɹɛɹ.i/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Honorary is an adjective meaning Given as an honor, with no duties attached, and without payment.
Meaning
Given as an honor, with no duties attached, and without payment.
More Meanings
- Voluntary.
- A person who holds an honorary appointment.
- (US) A kind of secret society that operates in name only, with membership given to honor some achievement.
- An honorarium; a fee for services of no fixed value.
- Unofficial; practically. Describes the holder of an unofficial position or title that is assigned as a special honor rather than by normal channels.
Example Sentences
honorary degree; honorary citizen
Megsie is an honorary employee because she helps other customers while she shops here.
I consider you an honorary member of our family because you've been with us for so long.
Word Forms
- honourary
- honoraries
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include defamation, pride, distinction, emeritus, fame, credit.
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