honorand

[on-uh-rand]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of honorand¹

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

Example Sentences

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