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honoree

[ on-uh-ree ]
/ ˌɒn əˈri /
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noun

a person who receives an honor, award, or special recognition.

Words nearby honoree

honorand, honorarium, honorary, honorary canon, honored, honoree, honorific, honoris causa, honorius, honorius i, honorius ii

Origin of honoree

honor + -ee
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