American English pronunciation
How to pronounce honorary
IPA transcription: ['ɑnɚ,ɛɹi]
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Adjective
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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.