honorary

• Qualifie un titre, un grade ou une fonction conféré en signe de respect, sans que la personne ait à en remplir les conditions ou obligations habituelles.

Describes a title, degree, or position given as an honor without the usual requirements or duties.

1. Given as an honorB2formal

   Conferred as an honor without the usual requirements or duties.

   honoraire

   • She received an honorary degree from the university.
   • He was named honorary chairman of the committee.
   • The society awarded him honorary membership.

   Synonymesceremonialhonorificnominalsymbolictitular

2. Unpaid positionB2formal

   Holding a position without receiving payment.

   honoraire (titre sans salaire)

   • He serves as honorary treasurer for the charity.
   • She is the honorary president of the organization.
   • The role is purely honorary and carries no salary.

   Synonymesunpaidunsalariedvoluntary

   Antonymescompensatedpaidremunerativesalaried