English Explanatory Dictionary

honorary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Given as an honor, with no duties attached, and without payment.
  2. Voluntary.
  3. Unofficial; practically. Describes the holder of an unofficial position or title that is assigned as a special honor rather than by normal channels.
noun
  1. A person who holds an honorary appointment.
  2. A kind of secret society that operates in name only, with membership given to honor some achievement.
noun
  1. An honorarium; a fee for services of no fixed value.

Pronunciation

/ˈɑn.əˌɹɛɹ.i/ ŏnʹə-rĕr'ē LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-honorary.wav

Word forms

honorary honourary honoraries

Etymology

From honor + -ary, modelled after French honoraire, from Latin honōrārius.

Derived words

honorarily honorary Aryan honorary authorship honorary colonel honorary consul honorary consulate honorary degree honorary doctor honorary doctorate honorary master honorary master's degree honorary mention honorary officer honorary steam engine honorary steam locomotive honorary title honorary trust
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