HyperDic: honorary_society

English > 1 sense of the expression honorary society:
NOUNgrouphonorary society, academyan institution for the advancement of art or science or literature
English > honorary society: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningAn institution for the advancement of art or science or literature.
Synonymacademy
Membersacademiciansomeone elected to honorary membership in an academy / academy / academy / academy
NarrowerAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesAn academy that gives annual awards for achievements in motion picture production and performance
Academy of Television Arts and SciencesAn academy that gives annual awards for outstanding / outstanding achievements in television
French AcademyAn honorary group of French writers and thinkers supported by the French government
National Academy of SciencesAn honorary American society of scientists created by President Lincoln during the American Civil War
Royal Academy, Royal Academy of ArtsAn honorary academy in London (founded in 1768) intended to cultivate painting / painting and sculpture and architecture in Britain
Royal Society, Royal Society of London for Improving Natural KnowledgeAn honorary English society (formalized in 1660 and given a royal charter by Charles II in 1662) through which the British government has supported science
Broaderinstitution, establishmentAn organization founded and united for a specific purpose
Spanishacademia
Catalanacadèmia

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