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honorand

American  
[on-uh-rand] / ˈɒn əˌrænd /

noun

  1. the recipient of an honor, especially an honorary university degree.


Etymology

Origin of honorand

1945–50; < Latin honōrandus, gerund of honōrāre to honor

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Congratulations to Derby alumni and honorand @PreetChandi10 who has broken the record for the longest solo, unsupported, and unassisted polar expedition by any woman in history.

From BBC Jan. 20, 2023

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