honorary
Americanadjective
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given for honor only, without the usual requirements, duties, privileges, emoluments, etc..
The university presented the new governor with an honorary degree.
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holding a title or position conferred for honor only.
an honorary president.
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(of an obligation) depending on one's honor for fulfillment.
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conferring or commemorating honor or distinction.
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given, made, or serving as a token of honor.
an honorary gift.
adjective
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(esp of a position, title, etc) held or given only as an honour, without the normal privileges or duties
an honorary degree
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(of a secretary, treasurer, etc) unpaid
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having such a position or title
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depending on honour rather than legal agreement
Other Word Forms
- honorarily adverb
Etymology
Origin of honorary
First recorded in 1605–15, honorary is from the Latin word honōrārius relating to honor. See honor, -ary
Example Sentences
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He was an 'honorary coach' for the United States at this month's Winter Olympics in Italy, having fulfilled a similar role at the Paris summer Games of 2024.
From BBC
Snoop Dogg made headlines at the Winter Olympics, where he was an honorary coach for Team USA as well as a special correspondent for US broadcaster NBC.
From Barron's
Last year, the regional government pledged to bestow the honorary title of "village of military valour" for the participation of its men in the war.
From BBC
The hip-hop icon has been busy at the Milan-Cortina Games as a special correspondent for NBC as well as an honorary coach for the U.S. team.
From Los Angeles Times
The varied body of work earned three Emmy Awards and an honorary Academy Award.
From Los Angeles Times
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