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honor society

American

noun

(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.

Etymology

Origin of honor society

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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A member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, she graduated from New York University in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism before deciding on a law career.

From New York Times • May 16, 2023

To discourage grind culture, they don't rank students or allow honor society sashes at graduation.

From Salon • May 1, 2022

He graduated in 1956 and was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.

From Washington Post • Mar. 5, 2022

Founded as an honor society in 1898, the academy announced last year that it was expending its core membership of 250 artists in literature, music, art and architecture to 300 by 2025.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2022

He was active in the honor society and the school’s Hi-Y chapter.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

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