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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈɑnəˌrɛri/ · UK /ˈɒnərəri/
honorary means: Having a title given to show respect, without the usual duties or pay.
adjective
Having a title given to show respect, without the usual duties or pay.
- She received an honorary degree.
- He became honorary president of the club.
- The university awarded two honorary doctorates this year.
Treated as part of a group, although you do not officially belong to it.
- Our neighbor is an honorary uncle to the children.
- They made me an honorary member of their team.
- After years of visits, she feels like an honorary local.
Questions about honorary
What does honorary mean?
Having a title given to show respect, without the usual duties or pay.
What is honorary in other languages?
Türkçe: fahri · Español: honorario · Français: honorifique · Deutsch: ehrenhalber · Italiano: onorario · 日本語: 名誉の
How do you pronounce honorary?
In American English /ˈɑnəˌrɛri/; in British English /ˈɒnərəri/.
How do you use honorary in a sentence?
She received an honorary degree. He became honorary president of the club.
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