adjective
- given or done as a mark of respect or honor, without the usual duties or payment
- holding a position or title without performing the usual work or receiving payment
Examples
- She received an honorary degree from the university in recognition of her contributions to science.
- He serves as honorary chairman of the board, attending meetings but not involved in day-to-day operations.
- The organization appointed him as honorary member for life.
- She accepted the honorary position without expecting any salary.
- The museum named him honorary curator of the new exhibition.
- They gave him an honorary title to acknowledge his decades of service.