honorary

Pronunciation: /ˈɑn.əˌɹɛɹ.i/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective given as an honor without the normal duties

Etymology

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

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