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honorary adjective [ ˈɒn(ə)(rə)ri ]

• conferred as an honour, without the usual requirements or functions.
• "an honorary doctorate"
Similar: titular, nominal, in name only, in title only, unofficial, token, so-called, honoris causa, ex officio,
• (of an office or its holder) unpaid.
• "Honorary Secretary of the Association"
Similar: unpaid, unsalaried, without pay, without payment, for nothing, voluntary, volunteer, unrewarded, pro bono (publico),
Opposite: paid,
Origin: early 17th century: from Latin honorarius, from honor ‘honour’.


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