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honorary

ho·no·rary

US/ˈɑn.əˌɹɛɹ.i/ uncommon us

adjective

1.

given as an honor without the normal duties

  • “an honorary degree”
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Origin

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

Phrases

  • honorary Aryan
  • honorary authorship
  • honorary colonel
  • honorary consul
  • honorary consulate
  • honorary degree
  • honorary doctor
  • honorary doctorate

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