American English pronunciation

How to pronounce honorary

IPA transcription: ['ɑnɚ,ɛɹi]

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Adjective

  • given as an honor without the normal duties

    “an honorary degree”

Usage examples

  • His reserve service was as Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the Governor-General's Foot Guards.
  • Lynn was an honorary trustee of the Brookings Institution.
  • He has also received honorary degrees from English universities.
  • The Union consists of Ordinary Members, Honorary Members, Life Members and Honorary Life Members.
  • Both Countries maintain honorary consulates in each other's country.
  • Foreign outstanding artists and art researchers can be admitted as honorary members into Academy.
  • Katherine Porter received an honorary doctorate from Colby College.
  • He was Emeritus Honorary Consul.
  • Nobel Prize-winning chemist Roald Hoffman also received an honorary membership.
  • They consider themselves honorary members of The Mekons.