honor society

noun

1. (in a college, university, or secondary school) a student society that admits members on the basis of academic merit and, sometimes, worthwhile contributions in extracurricular activities.

Word History and Origins

Origin of honor society¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The Southerners had history, ethnicity, culture, slavery, religion, and a quasi-aristocratic honor society to hold them together.

From The Daily Beast

In high school, Kendzior says, she was a member of the National Honor Society and a star of her soccer team.

From The Daily Beast

Those populating the streets and cafes are not, as my father would say, members of the honor society.

From The Daily Beast

It is right that we should honor society by our best looks and ways.

From Project Gutenberg