Definition of Honorary in English :

Define Honorary in English

Honorary meaning in English

Meaning of Honorary in English

Pronunciation of Honorary in English

Honorary pronunciation in English

Pronounce Honorary in English

Honorary

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Adjective

1. honorary

given as an honor without the normal duties

Example Sentences:
'an honorary degree'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Honorary

see synonyms of honorary
adjective (usually prenominal)
1. 
a. 
(esp of a position, title, etc) held or given only as an honour, without the normal privileges or duties
an honorary degree
b. 
(of a secretary, treasurer, etc) unpaid
2. 
having such a position or title
3. 
depending on honour rather than legal agreement

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Honorary

see synonyms of honorary
adjective
1. 
given as an honor only, without the usual requirements or privileges
an honorary degree
2. 
a. 
designating an office or position held as an honor only, without service or pay
b. 
holding such a position or office
c. 
recognizing academic distinction or accomplishment
an honorary society
3. 
depending on one's honor; that cannot be legally enforced or collected
said of debts, etc.

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Honorary

see synonyms of honorary
adj.
1. Held or given as a mark of honor, especially conferred as an honor without the usual adjuncts: an honorary degree.
2.
a. Holding an office or title given as an honor, without payment: an honorary colonel.
b. Voluntary: the council's honorary secretary.
3. Relying on honor and not legally enforceable, as a duty or obligation.

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