Meaning Of The Word Honorary

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Honorary Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Honorary?

honorary
An honorary title or membership of a group is given to someone without their needing to have the necessary qualifications, usually because of their public achievements.
Honorary is used to describe an official job that is done without payment.

honorary in American English
given as an honor only, without the usual requirements or privileges
adjective: given for honor only, without the usual requirements, duties, privileges, emoluments, etc

honorary in British English
(esp of a position, title, etc) held or given only as an honour, without the normal privileges or duties

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