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honorary
[ on-uh-rer-ee ]
/ ˈɒn əˌrɛr i /
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adjective
given for honor only, without the usual requirements, duties, privileges, emoluments, etc.: The university presented the new governor with an honorary degree.
holding a title or position conferred for honor only: an honorary president.
(of an obligation) depending on one's honor for fulfillment.
conferring or commemorating honor or distinction.
given, made, or serving as a token of honor: an honorary gift.
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Origin of honorary
OTHER WORDS FROM honorary
hon·or·ar·i·ly [on-uh-rair-uh-lee], /ˌɒn əˈrɛər ə li/, adverbWords nearby honorary
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British Dictionary definitions for honorary
honorary
/ (ˈɒnərərɪ, ˈɒnrərɪ) /
adjective (usually prenominal)
- (esp of a position, title, etc) held or given only as an honour, without the normal privileges or dutiesan honorary degree
- (of a secretary, treasurer, etc) unpaid
having such a position or title
depending on honour rather than legal agreement
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