Meaning Of The Word Emeritus

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emeritus
Emeritus is used with a professional title to indicate that the person bearing it has retired but keeps the title as an honour.

emeritus in American English
retired from active service, usually for age, but retaining one's rank or title
adjective: retired or honorably discharged from active professional duty, but retaining the title of one's office or position
noun: an emeritus professor, minister, etc

emeritus in British English
adjective: retired or honourably discharged from full-time work, but retaining one's title on an honorary basis

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