honorary

hon·or·ary

adj \ˈä-nə-ˌrer-ē\

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>

— hon·or·ari·ly \ˌä-nə-ˈrer-ə-lē\ adverb

— honorary noun

Examples of HONORARY

1. He was awarded an honorary degree.
2. He's an honorary member of the club.
3. He is the honorary president of the commission.

Origin of HONORARY

Latin honorarius, from honor

First Known Use: 1568

Related to HONORARY

Synonyms: commemorating, commemorative, memorial, memorializing

Related Words: epitaphial, epitaphic; dedicatory, testimonial; canonizing, enshrining, exalting, glorifying

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