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emerita vs. emeritus

[ih-mer-i-tuh] / ɪˈmɛr ɪ tə /

adjective

  1. (of a woman) retired or honorably discharged from active professional duty, but retaining the title of one's office or position.

    Kate Johnson, Professor Emerita of Music.

noun

plural

emeritae
  1. a woman with such status.

[ih-mer-i-tuhs] / ɪˈmɛr ɪ təs /

adjective

  1. retired or honorably discharged from active professional duty, but retaining the title of one's office or position.

    dean emeritus of the graduate school;

    editor in chief emeritus.

noun

plural

emeriti
  1. an emeritus professor, minister, etc.