释义
[ on -uh -rer-ee ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈɒn əˌrɛr i / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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adjective given for honor only, without the usual requirements, duties, privileges, emoluments, etc.: The university presented the new governor with an honorary degree.
holding a title or position conferred for honor only: an honorary president.
(of an obligation) depending on one's honor for fulfillment.
conferring or commemorating honor or distinction.
given, made, or serving as a token of honor: an honorary gift.
Origin of honorary First recorded in 1605–15, honorary is from the Latin word honōrārius relating to honor. See honor, -ary
OTHER WORDS FROM honorary hon·or·ar·i·ly [on-uh -rair -uh -lee], /ˌɒn əˈrɛər ə li/, adverb Words nearby honorary honorable discharge, honorable mention, honorable ordinary, honorand, honorarium, honorary , honorary canon, honor-bound, honor bright, honor camp, honored
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Upon his departure from England, the University of Oxford conferred upon him the distinction of an honorary degree.
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British Dictionary definitions for honorary adjective (usually prenominal) (esp of a position, title, etc) held or given only as an honour, without the normal privileges or duties an honorary degree (of a secretary, treasurer, etc) unpaid having such a position or title
depending on honour rather than legal agreement
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